Bastard Out of Carolina
by Dorothy Allison
Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 27.4K reader ratings. First published in 1992. The book spans 320 pages.
About Bastard Out of Carolina
Greenville County, South Carolina, is a wild, lush place that is home to the Boatwright family—a tight-knit clan of rough-hewn, hard-drinking men who shoot up each other's trucks, and indomitable women who get married young and age too quickly. At the heart of this story is Ruth Anne Boatwright, known simply as Bone, a bastard child who observes the world around her with a mercilessly keen perspective. When her stepfather Daddy Glen, "cold as death, mean as a snake," becomes increasingly more vicious toward her, Bone finds herself caught in a family triangle that tests the loyalty of her mother, Anney—and leads to a final, harrowing encounter from which there can be no turning back.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Dorothy Allison |
| Published | 1992 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.09 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 27,358 |
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What genre is Bastard Out of Carolina?
Bastard Out of Carolina is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Bastard Out of Carolina worth reading?
Based on 27.4K reader ratings, Bastard Out of Carolina has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Bastard Out of Carolina?
Bastard Out of Carolina has 320 pages.
Who wrote Bastard Out of Carolina?
Bastard Out of Carolina was written by Dorothy Allison. It was first published in 1992.
What is the ISBN for Bastard Out of Carolina?
The ISBN-13 for Bastard Out of Carolina is 9780452287050.0.
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