Three Flames

Hope. In his novel titled, Three Flames, Alan Lightman develops a half-dozen characters in three generations of rural Cambodians over the past fifty years. Their lives are a struggle, and each individual is strengthened by hope. Cruelty requires a response. Children are assets that can be used to repay debts. The modern world challenges the culture of the past. Redemption is possible. We must endure what we face in the present to be here for a better future. If any of that sounds interesting to you, you’re likely to enjoy reading this novel. Rating: Four-star (I like it) Click here to purchase Three Flames from amazon.com.