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A beautifully written, moving story about the threat to a way of life and the effects of climate change on a small population whose future is being determined by others.

I found the story fascinating. As a person of faith myself, who does not see a contradiction between faith and science, I enjoyed piecing together the experiences of Lorraine Wilson's superbly drawn characters to understand how these kinds of issues affected them.

Wilson writes like a dream. '...a frigatebird hung in the air like a miracle made angular and black' was one thing I highlighted. '...her low voice slipping in-between story rhythms and brevity like a moth,' was another. There were many more.

If you enjoy books which combine beautiful writing with an urgent message, strong characters and a poignant plot, you will love Mother Sea.