PASSING THROUGH PARADISE

For the ancient Persians, "paradise" was a vast park. According to the Bible, it was a pleasant garden where God placed Adam and Eve after their creation; Eden. The place where happiness reigns, heaven. In Susan Wiggs's story, Paradise is a city. A coastal town considered peaceful, yet at the same time full of mysteries. Wiggs—who has gained critical acclaim after winning two literary awards in the United States and public acclaim, appearing on bestseller lists—constructs a moving plot that speaks of disappointment and joy, fear and courage, and the eternal human capacity for a new beginning.