Franco-Mauritian writer Laurent, in her potent English-language debut, overlays a tragic love story onto a powerful account of historical injustice in the Chagos ArchipelagoThanks to Laurents devastating work, readers will, indeed, have their eyes and hearts opened. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Franco-Mauritian author Caroline Laurent has penned this historical fiction novel based on stories her Mauritian mother told, and [ on] her extensive research. The narrative is written in the typical lyrical style of a French novel, which the translator has reproduced faithfully for readers enjoyment. Life on the islands is portrayed with intimate details of the inhabitants day-to-day existence, such that one can feel the pain of the indigenous peoples evacuation for reasons they dont understand. Historical Novels Review
While Rivage de la colčre is a novel about exile and impossible love, it is nevertheless about hope too. It is an ambitious and sweeping story written with sensitivity that renders a geopolitical and human tragedy through its credible and endearing characters. LOrient Littéraire
A beautiful portrayal of a strong womana harrowing novel, stirred with anger, that Caroline Laurent has written with great passion. Libération
Caroline Laurent writes about the Chagossian peoples removal and anger with finesse and emotion. Le Parisien
With a strong show of faith in the power of fiction, Caroline Laurent gives a voice and strength to a forgotten tragedy. Le Point
Caroline Laurent writes with empathy and sensualityShe has fictionalized with subtlety and without hesitation. Le Figaro Littéraire
A deeply moving story about the heartbreak of exile. Version Femina
Theres a lot to lovethe vulnerability and temerity of the characters, the bittersweet love story, the skillfully braided narrativebut more than anything, the novel is a vehicle for social change.The Chagossian struggle for justice becomes ours. Asymptote
