The historical background of Our Homesick Songs by Emma Hooper is not explained in the book but is important to understanding the story. I appreciated the story more after researching the background of the fishing industry in Newfoundland, Canada. Without the background, I don't understand the "why" of this story. The imagery is vivid. I can "see" the isolation, the sea, the grey skies, and the cold. That is the lasting memory of this book for me.

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Reviewed for NetGalley.