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Falling Through the New World by Cynthia Reeves follows the lives of three generations of an Italian American family from the Great War era to the 21st century. After the Spanish flu takes her sister's life, Anna, a young woman, finds herself responsible for picking up the broken pieces of her mother's heart. Meanwhile, her lover Vincenzo and her brother Antonio have not been the same after serving in the Great War. A decade later, Anna joins Vincenzo in America, where the childhood sweethearts build a new life and a family. As the years pass, Anna's daughter, Rose, tries her best to take care of her paralyzed father. Further along the way, Rose's daughter Kate has a complicated married life. Kate finds her way back to her grandparents' homeland, where she reconciles with her mother's Catholic faith.
Cynthia Reeves has crafted an epic tale about family, love, and faith in this captivating novel. Falling Through the New World is a generational saga that follows three women over different periods as they navigate the trials and tribulations of their lives. Reeves' narrative is primarily character-driven. It showcases how three generations of an immigrant Italian American family differ in their outlook toward life, yet family bonds remain strong over time due to shared values, faith, and love. Full of heartbreak, joy, and unexpected reveals, the story keeps you absorbed all the way through until the end. This is a bittersweet tale bound to tug at your heartstrings. If you enjoy slice-of-life stories about the immigrant experience or are a fan of historical fiction, Falling Through the New World is the perfect book for you.
