The Line of the Sun: A Novel

Name: The Line of the Sun: A Novel
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (26 reviews)
Author: Cofer, Judith Ortiz

by Cofer, Judith Ortiz

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.4 (26)

302 pages~5 hr readPublished by University of Georgia Press

$11.9933% off peak

Last checked: May 2, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You appreciate multigenerational family sagas that honour immigrant experiences without sentimentality.
You want literary fiction rooted in a specific cultural moment: 1950s Puerto Rico and postwar New Jersey.
You're drawn to unreliable narrators and stories where memory and myth shape identity more than facts.

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You prefer plot-driven narratives with clear resolutions and redemptive arcs.
You're looking for contemporary settings or straightforward coming-of-age stories.
You need a fast-paced read; this novel moves at a measured, reflective pace.

About this book

Set in the 1950s and 1960s, this novel follows a Hispanic family as they move from a rural Puerto Rican village to an immigrant housing project in New Jersey. The narrative explores their struggle to adapt to a new culture while maintaining their connection to their heritage. At the heart of the story is Guzmán, a figure whose experiences—including adventures, exile, salvation, and return—leave him damaged but ensure his enduring presence in the memory and imagination of his niece. She becomes his secret biographer, documenting his life and legacy.

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Currently 4.4★ from 26 reviews

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