Lion (1987) is a novel which takes place in Toronto in the years following the First World War. ... Michael Ondaatje entwines adventure, romance and history, real and invented, enmeshing us in the lives of the immigrants who built the city and those who dreamed it into being: the politically powerful, the anarchists, bridge builders and tunnellers, a vanished millionaire and his mistress, a rescued nun and a thief who leads a charmed life. ... The readers are introduced to this concept of reflecting light even before the novel begins. ... One of many themes in this novel is the search for...

• Word Count: 3985
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School