The Lifeboat By Zacharey Jane

Book Review of The Lifeboat By Zacharey Jane

The Lifeboat is a beautiful story of an old couple found at sea. They cannot recollect who they are or where they have come from. It is narrated by a young interpreted from the island nation to which they are taken. The nation is unnamed.

This young woman, who is an orphan of the war, feels a strong empathy towards the old couple who have lost everything. She takes up the responsibility to try to help these people so that they can begin their journey home. Their dreams become a main focus in helping them to unravel their past. However, it is to be seen – whether they are revealing truth, desire, or fear? The narrator’s sense of self is challenged as she is caught between the old couple and her boss.

The ocean in this story is a powerful metaphor about identity and belonging, and the hopes and dreams that define who we are. The language of the story flows with an effortless rhythm that makes this a gentle and absorbing read.

Romaine D’Souza

Roll No.: 14

Bibliography

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