The Harvesters
by Jasmina Odor
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Pub Date 1 May 2024 | Archive Date 31 May 2024
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Description
Set in Paris, an offbeat and sweet novel about family, loss and recovery, and the magic of memory.
When Mira takes a trip to Paris with her nephew, Bernard, she expects to ride bicycles through the picturesque streets and admire the parks and courtyards. But the trip takes a different turn when the two travellers try to rescue an injured pigeon from the sidewalk, and their journey becomes one of addressing the losses that define their lives.
Mira is recently divorced and facing a childless (or is it child-free?) future; Bernard has lost his first love and is grappling with his responsibility in the relationship’s demise. Both are living in the shadows of war, immigration, and family disconnection as they prepare to travel on to Croatia, the country Mira left behind during the Yugoslav Wars.
But for now: Paris. Mira and Bernard move through a city that feels both familiar and strange — this is not merely the Paris of postcards, but a Paris of dubious one-star hotels and immigrants and labourers and taxi drivers and Eiffel Tower trinket vendors. And yet it’s still a city that possesses an undeniable magic, where one might glimpse intriguing strangers or stumble upon past lovers.
Thoughtful and witty, The Harvesters is infused with subtle beauty and the magic of memory.
Marketing Plan
- Author appearances: Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver
- National advertising
- National targeted review mailing
- Pitches to literary festivals
- Author appearances: Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver
- National advertising
- National targeted review mailing
- Pitches to literary festivals
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781990601613 |
| PRICE | US$24.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 269 |
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Featured Reviews
Tanja F, Reviewer
I knew that I wanted to read The Harvesters when I saw that the author was from Croatia as were the characters in this story. I whizzed through this book which follows Mira, a divorcee who comes to Paris with her nephew Bernard for a short trip. Paris with its beauty and charm is juxtaposed by the people who live beyond its beautiful façade- the immigrants, the lost, and the broken. It is this contrast which sparks memories for both Mira and Bernard of their pasts, forcing them to acknowledge their pain, guilt, and loss that they see mirrored around them in the curious and complicated people of Paris. It seems that everyone comes to Paris to start over and to let the parts of themselves that they cannot change and would like to forget, die and fall away from them. Mira and Bernard both try to release their pasts, failures, and memories amidst the magical grandeur of the city of light.
This book reminds me of a French Nouvelle Vague film, with its existential themes, off beat humour, and ordinary people doing ordinary things.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a free arc via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Kathryn M, Reviewer
I thought this worked well with the description that I was hoping for. It had a great concept and enjoyed how everything worked with the characters. I enjoyed the use of the magic of memory and it left me wanting to read more from this author. Jasmina Odor has a great writing style and it left me wanting to read more.
Madeleine F, Reviewer
I wouldn't recommend this title to people who dislike character-driven stories. But I greatly enjoyed it. Odor's illustration of Paris - its beauty and its underbelly - was stunning, and I felt so deeply for her rich characters. Philosophical, elegiac and wise - this book is a treasure.
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