“A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove” written by James Moloney explores the sensitive but relevant topics such as love, family and belonging. Throughout the novel the main character Carl Matt is forced to deal with the issues of trying to feel a sense of belonging after his mother, father and sister’s absence as well as trying to feel love when he refuses to love himself. He experiences misfortune and abandonment by his family which causes Carl to struggle to find his sense of belonging. Secondly, Carl struggles to accept any form of compassion or love shown to him as he is constantly self-conscious of his weight and looks which is shown through the many lines throughout the book that have the ability to pull the heartstrings of any reader, “What are
