A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline
HarperCollins, February 21, 2017, 352 pages
Fiction
Christina Baker Kline's latest novel, A Piece of the World, is a powerful and moving story about a young woman's journey of self-discovery and redemption. Set in the late 19th century, the novel follows the life of Anna, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in rural Maine after the death of her father. She travels to New York City, where she finds work as a live-in maid for a wealthy family.
Anna is a complex and intriguing character. She is intelligent and ambitious, but she is also haunted by the past. She has a difficult time adjusting to life in the city, and she often feels lonely and out of place. However, she slowly begins to find her place in the world by helping others. She volunteers at a local soup kitchen, and she becomes involved in the fight for women's rights. Through her work, she finds a sense of purpose and belonging.
A Piece of the World is a beautifully written novel that explores the themes of identity, family, and redemption. Kline's characters are complex and well-developed, and her writing is lyrical and evocative. The novel is a powerful reminder of the importance of finding our place in the world and of the power of human connection.
Conclusion: Christina Baker Kline's A Piece of the World is a stunning achievement. It is a novel that will stay with readers long after they have finished reading it. The novel's themes of identity, family, and redemption are universal, and its characters are complex and well-developed. A Piece of the World is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or who is interested in the human condition.
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