In Emma Donoghue's novel entitled Akin, near-octogenarian Noah Salvaggio receives the news that his ten-year-old great-nephew Michael needs a family member to look after him while his mother is in prison, or he will end up in a group home. When Noah decides to take on the immense responsibility in honor of his little sister Fernande, he rectifies the two plans by bringing Michael along on his trip to Nice in celebration of Carnival. Over the course of the narrative, Donoghue includes themes such as societal inequity, family bonds, and trust.
Emma Donoghue is one of the most prolific young Irish writers to emerge since the 1970s. While Donoghue may be best known for her treatment of lesbian themes in her writing, her work is also intrinsic...
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Emma Donoghue