Summary of The Sunrise
āThe Sunriseā is set in Famagusta (present-day Northern-Cyprus) in the early 1970s. Back then, Famagusta was a bustling seaside resort city, thriving with tourists and in full development. The novel tells the story of Famagusta before and after the invasion of the Turkish army, through the perspectives of two families ā one Greek, the other Turkish – who remain in the deserted city after the invasion.
Reasons to read The Sunrise
āThe Sunriseā chronicles the sudden downfall of the city of Famagusta and the survival of two families in the aftermath of the Turkish invasion of 1974. Victoria Hislop, a British author, is known for her best-selling novels set on Mediterranean islands (see also “The Island“). While some readers find āThe Sunriseā lacking in plot or substance, others do appreciate it as an interesting and enjoyable story, perfect for a light read during a summer holiday in Cyprus.
Setting: Famagusta (Cyprus)
Original title: The Sunrise
Year of publication: 2015
Nr of pages: 352
