coming of age novel Quotes

“This boat never go down. I make myself. Very safe boat.” He pushed us off and jumped in. I never ceased to be amazed at his extraordinary agility and strength. He rowed with a single oar, standing in the stern of the boat, more as if he was punting. Very soon we were out beyond the shelter of the cave and into the swell of the open sea.

“It’s something between a coming-of-age novel and a timeless portrait of life in a small community. There’s a great deal of local colour, it positively drips with charm and sentiment.”