A Thousand Acres
by Jane Smiley
A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley holds a well received rating of 3.79 out of 5, based on 47.4K reader ratings. First published in 1991. The book spans 371 pages.
About A Thousand Acres
Aging Larry Cook announces his intention to turn over his 1,000-acre farm--one of the largest in Zebulon County, Iowa--to his three daughters, Caroline, Ginny, and Rose. A man of harsh sensibilities, he carves Caroline out of the deal because she has the nerve to be less than enthusiastic about her father's generosity. While Larry Cook deteriorates into a pathetic drunk, his daughters are left to cope with the often grim realities of life on a family farm--from battering husbands to cutthroat lenders. In this winner of the 1992 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Smiley captures the essence of such a life with stark, painful detail.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jane Smiley |
| Published | 1991 |
| Pages | 371 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.79 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 47,389 |
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What genre is A Thousand Acres?
A Thousand Acres is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is A Thousand Acres worth reading?
Based on 47.4K reader ratings, A Thousand Acres has an average score of 3.79 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Thousand Acres?
A Thousand Acres has 371 pages.
Who wrote A Thousand Acres?
A Thousand Acres was written by Jane Smiley. It was first published in 1991.
What is the ISBN for A Thousand Acres?
The ISBN-13 for A Thousand Acres is 9781400033840.0.
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