A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews
Set in a small Mennonite town in Manitoba, the story follows Nomi Nickel, a rebellious and introspective teenager grappling with the constraints of her conservative community. As she navigates the complexities of adolescence, Nomi is haunted by the mysterious departure of her mother and sister, leaving her to contend with her father's stoic silence and the oppressive expectations of her faith. Through her sardonic wit and poignant reflections, Nomi seeks to understand her fractured family and find her own path amidst the stifling norms of her insular world.
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- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 246-256
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian (CBC Books)
- Cart's Top 200 Adult Books for Young Adults (Book)