"Surfacing" explores themes of identity, nature, and the search for self. The protagonist returns to her childhood home in the Canadian wilderness to find answers about her missing father while grappling with her own sense of self amidst a backdrop of emotional and psychological turmoil. The novel delves into her inner journey as she confronts societal expectations and personal relationships.
"Life Before Man" presents a complex narrative centered around love, loss, and existential reflection. The story follows the intertwining lives of three characters as they navigate their tumultuous relationships. This novel highlights the struggles between personal desires and the realities of commitment, capturing the difficulties of emotional connection in a modern context.
"The Handmaid's Tale" is a dystopian fiction that portrays a totalitarian society where women are stripped of their rights. The protagonist, Offred, serves as a Handmaid, forced to bear children for the ruling class. Through her eyes, the novel critiques oppressive systems and explores themes of freedom, gender roles, and resilience, while also questioning the impact of power structures on individual lives.