The Bridge of San Luis Rey

Set in Peru during the summer of 1714, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows Brother Juniper, a Franciscan friar, who becomes obsessed with understanding the lives of individuals who died in the collapse of an Inca rope bridge. Over six years, he interviews those connected to the victims in a quest to uncover the reasons behind their deaths, aiming to illustrate how their existence and demise fit into God's divine plan. This poignant exploration delves into the deeper meaning of life beyond individual choices and highlights the interplay between fate and faith.