Divisadero

In "Divisadero," acclaimed author Michael Ondaatje weaves a poignant tale of a makeshift family in 1970s Northern California, focusing on a father and his teenage daughters, Anna and Claire, who are influenced by an enigmatic young man named Coop. Following a pivotal act of violence that disrupts their lives, the narrative unfolds across various landscapes, from San Francisco to the backrooms of Nevada’s casinos and rural France, where Anna becomes interlinked with the past through the story of writer Lucien Segura. This multilayered exploration delves into themes of passion, loss, and the enduring impact of memory, making it Ondaatje's most intimate work to date.