Set in North Carolina just before the close of WW1. A young woman who has been shunned by her community because of superstition surrounding her birthmark, befriends a mysterious drifter and they eventually fall in love. This is a small town story with big themes such as the American perspective on WW1 and spies, courage & cowardice, outsiders & insiders, nature, love, fear and bravery.
The Cove is a novel that speaks intimately to today's politics. Beautifully written, tough, raw, uncompromising, entirely new. (Colum Mccann)
Verdict from Irishparents: Lovely read, good themes and characterisation but check Parental and teacher alert: The story contains two sex scenes on pg 19 (and implied sex scenes on pgs 99 & 101 and again, in chapter 12) We advise parents to read this book before discussing it with your child's teacher and deciding if you are happy for your child to study it.