1. Lives of the Saints
Cristina's affair with a "blue-eyed stranger" was the defining event that lead to the loss of Vittorio's childhood and innocence. ... Clarke assembles eight short stories each having unique characters and plots that tell about different aspects of the lives of immigrants in Toronto. Most of the stories are recounted in first person by vivid, comical and often grim characters and describe in great detail the ordeals faced they face as they adjusted to a new culture and its people. Both Lives of Saints and There are no Elders tell about the lives of vibrant and animated characters w...
- Word Count: 2760
- Approx Pages: 11
- Grade Level: High School