Barnacle Love by Anthony De Sa
Beautiful and Haunting Story of an Portuguese Immigrant Family
Manuel was sent off to fish for his Portuguese village, as all other men and boys do. But he wanted more for his life, and wanted to get away from this life forever. This is the story about him and his family’s immigrant experience in Canada.
This is said to be a book of linked stories, however, I read it as a novel. I loved the breath taking descriptions of both Portugal and Canada. Anthony De Sa paints a beautiful, at times haunting portrait of the immigrant experience. With sumptuous prose, he tells of the ups and downs of the Rebelo family. The only thing that I found difficult, is when the narrator changes from father to son, it took me a little while to figure out that the son took over.
That said, I recommend this beautiful small book. In this case, good things do come in small packages!
4/5
Publication Date in Canada: March 18, 2008 (Thanks to BookLounge.ca for the advanced reading copy)
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It sounds like a real treat. Must be interesting to get a Portuguese/Canadian comparison.
John Mutford said... January 6, 2008 at 7:33 AM
From ready the first couple pages, I didn't think I was going to like it, but by the third page, I was pretty hooked.
Teddy Rose said... January 6, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Sounds like a good one, Teddy.
Chrisbookarama said... January 6, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Love your new look Teddy - very pretty.
SuziQoregon said... January 7, 2008 at 9:07 PM
Suzi Q: Thank You, Thank You Very Much!
Teddy Rose said... January 7, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Just wanted to say, the blog looks terrific!
Chrisbookarama said... January 8, 2008 at 9:25 AM
I gave you an 'award' on my blog.
Chrisbookarama said... January 8, 2008 at 5:15 PM
Wow Christina,
Thank you so much for the award! I humbly accept it!
Teddy Rose said... January 9, 2008 at 7:07 PM
You're absolutely crazy. I've never read such a hilariously overwritten book. The prose is so purple it could pass for an eggplant.
Anonymous said... February 3, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Hi Shirley,
Thanks for stopping by! When I first picked up the book I thought the same thing as you, but as I read more and I it really grew on me. What can I say? Lets agree to disagree on this one.
Teddy Rose said... February 4, 2008 at 12:18 PM
So much in life is a matter of taste, isn't it? I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said anything. You have every right to enjoy whatever book you want. I'll shut my obnoxious mouth now.
(By the way, I'm a cat lover too. Your Gina is a real beauty. I know from experience how much you must miss her. Keep well.)
Anonymous said... February 10, 2008 at 12:27 PM
I'm sorry, I meant Tina.
Anonymous said... February 10, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Shirley,
You have every right to voice your opinion. Just because I liked doesn't mean that everyone else should. In fact, I think it's good for readers to heard more that one persons opinion and I welcome comments, pro or con.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you do again!
Teddy Rose said... February 10, 2008 at 2:04 PM
I knew who you ment Shirley. Thanks for your kind words!
Teddy Rose said... February 10, 2008 at 2:10 PM
Hi Teddy Rose,
My name is Anthony De Sa, author of BARNACLE LOVE. I just wanted to take the time to say thank you for reading my book and warmly recommending it to others.
Anthony
Anonymous said... February 18, 2008 at 5:51 PM
Thanks for stopping by Anthony! I really did enjoy your book.
Are you writing another now?
Teddy Rose said... February 19, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Yes, I am. It's a novel that is set in 1977 around the brutal murder of a young boy. It is essentially "The Shoeshine Boy" that is is this collection, only developed more fully.
To read a brief summary visit my website at anthonydesa.com
Good luck with the BLOG - well done!
Anonymous said... February 20, 2008 at 8:14 PM
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