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Monkey beach

A Novel
Pages
384
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

Lisamarie, a tough Haisla tomboy, grows up in a remote village haunted by ghosts and premonitions. As she journeys up the frigid Douglas Channel, searching for her drowned brother, she recounts her enchanted yet scarred life. Her family, including parents balancing Haisla traditions with Western ways, an activist uncle, and a traditional grandmother, circles the tragedy, revealing a deep connection to their heritage and the land.

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About the author

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Eden Robinson

Eden Robinson is a Haisla and Heiltsuk author known for her distinctive contemporary Indigenous fiction. Her books, like Monkey Beach and Son of a Trickster, often blend Haisla culture, dark humor, and supernatural elements.

Characters

LisamarieProtagonist
Uncle MickSupporting
Ma-ma-ooSupporting
All characters in Monkey beach