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Housekeeping
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- Book Synopsis
- By the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gilead, Home, Lila and Jack, a modern American masterpiece by an author whose work 'defines universal truths about what it means to be human' (Barack Obama) 'A perfect novel.' David Nicholls 'Genius.' Anne Enright 'The rarest talent.' Colm Tóibìn 'A marvel.' Barbara Kingsolver Ruth and Lucille are orphans in the desolate lakeside town of Fingerbone: the same lake where their grandfather died in a spectacular train wreck and their mother drove off a cliff. Abandoned by a succession of relatives, the sisters find themselves in the care of Sylvie, their enigmatic aunt. Over time, the sisters grow up, and apart - until they must discover what it truly means to escape. One of the Observer's 100 Greatest Novels of All Time
- About The Author
- Housekeeping, Marilynne Robinson's first novel, was acclaimed by critics and later filmed by Bill Forsyth. She is also the author of a non-fiction title, the controversial Mother Country. Marilynne Robinson lives in New England.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780571230082
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber, (07 July 2005)
- Number of Pages
- 219
- Weight
- 176 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 126 x 13 mm
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