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The Brilliant Mirage
by Nadija Mujagic
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Booksirens and the author for a copy of this book.
In 1987, retired Carl Walker's neighbour, and mailman, Drew tells him about a stash of diamonds hidden since WWII. Their German neighbour, Ursula is one of the few who knows the secret, unfortunately she has dementia.
When the stock market crashes, Carl is left feeling he has no choice but to find those diamonds, thus starting a journey across an international journey, but his trip is complicated by him being followed my a man.
This book starts off as a simple treasure hunt, but we soon learn that under the surface it's so much more, as we delve into Carl's life and past.
A really solid, unique thought provoking book. Looking forward to see what the author will come out with in the future.
In 1987, retired Carl Walker's neighbour, and mailman, Drew tells him about a stash of diamonds hidden since WWII. Their German neighbour, Ursula is one of the few who knows the secret, unfortunately she has dementia.
When the stock market crashes, Carl is left feeling he has no choice but to find those diamonds, thus starting a journey across an international journey, but his trip is complicated by him being followed my a man.
This book starts off as a simple treasure hunt, but we soon learn that under the surface it's so much more, as we delve into Carl's life and past.
A really solid, unique thought provoking book. Looking forward to see what the author will come out with in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Genocide, Religious bigotry, War