48 pages • 1 hour read
Mary LawsonA Town Called Solace
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
A Town Called Solace is a contemporary novel by Mary Lawson set in the fictional town of Solace in the 1970s. It tells the intertwined stories of eight-year-old Clara, whose sister is missing; middle-aged Liam, recovering from a recent divorce; and elderly Elizabeth, with a failing heart, exploring themes of overcoming challenges, searching for solace, and the complexities of relationships.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Mary Lawson's A Town Called Solace intertwines the lives of three characters in a small Ontario town, revealing themes of loss, hope, and redemption. Praised for its lyrical prose and emotional depth, some reviewers found the pacing slow. Overall, it’s a compelling read with richly drawn characters and a poignant exploration of human connections.
Who Should Read A Town Called Solace?
Fans of introspective, character-driven novels like Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout and The Shipping News by Annie Proulx will appreciate A Town Called Solace. Ideal for readers who enjoy small-town dramas and intricately woven relationships centered on themes of loss, redemption, and human connection.