The Promise by Ann Weisgarber The Promise tells the stories of several individuals present during the "Great Storm" of 1900 in Galveston, TX. Ann Weisgarber skillfully crafts contrasting narrators: Catherine, an upper-class socialite from Ohio, enshrined in scandal, who moves "down the island" to reinvent herself and Nan, a taciturn island-native, who takes pride in her work, her people, and her land. Supporting these narratives with the manners and customs of the time and with the varied people of a lively coastal community in the late 19th century. As Nan and Catherine take turns telling the story, a beautiful narrative unfolds. We're granted a close-up view of the daily lives, dreams, and disappointments of both women and the people they care for. As each character struggles with her own inner storms, we helplessly and anxiously await the bigger storm we know is coming. |
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