![]() ![]() These abilities are a source of contention, yet they will eventually satiate the turmoil in her life. Lisamarie possesses’ supernatural abilities, the ability to see and to communicate with other worldly beings. The introduction of various memorable characters allows the reader to fully grasp the richness of Lisamarie’s tale. Perhaps in reflecting on these formidable events, a new light will be shed on the ominous circumstances in her life, and within the community of Kitamaat. Lisamarie reflects on profound events in her life, as she waits on news of her brother. Lisamarie's brother, Jimmy, has gone missing at sea under questionable circumstances. The story of Monkey Beach is relayed through the eyes of Lisamarie Hill, a feisty young woman. It was the recipient of the 2001 Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, which is given to work by writers from British Columbia, and was a shortlisted nominee for the Scotiabank Giller Prize and the Governor General's Award for English-language fiction. It was published by Vintage Canada in 2000, being Eden's first novel. Monkey Beach is a supernatural mystery novel written by the indigenous Canadian author Eden Robinson. ![]()
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