Certainty

Madeleine Thien's debut novel follows Gail Lim, a Vancouver-based radio documentary producer, as she investigates her parents' pasts and grapples with her own personal history. Her journey takes her to Amsterdam, where she encounters a war photographer who shares a story that deepens her understanding of her family's history. Through a compelling narrative, the novel explores themes of loss, war, and love, offering a vivid and poignant story of discovery and connection.