Vampires in the Lemon Grove
by Karen Russell
Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell holds a well received rating of 3.67 out of 5, based on 14.4K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 243 pages.
About Vampires in the Lemon Grove
Named a Best Book of the Year by:The Boston GlobeO, The Oprah MagazineHuffington PostThe A.V. ClubA Washington Post Notable BookAn NPR Great Read of 2013From the author of the novel Swamplandia!—a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize—comes a magical and uniquely daring collection of stories that showcases the author’s gifts at their inimitable best. Within these pages, a community of girls held captive in a Japanese silk factory slowly transmute into human silkworms and plot revolution; a group of boys stumble upon a mutilated scarecrow that bears an uncanny resemblance to a missing classmate that they used to torment; a family’s disastrous quest for land in the American West has grave consequences; and in the marvelous title story, two vampires in a sun-drenched lemon grove try to slake their thirst for blood and come to terms with their immortal relationship.Vampires in the lemon grove --Reeling for the Empire --Seagull army descends on Strong Beach, 1979 --Proving up --Barn at the end of our term --Dougbert Shackleton's rules for Antarctic tailgating --New veterans --Graveless doll of Eric Mutis
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Karen Russell |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 243 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.67 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,384 |
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What genre is Vampires in the Lemon Grove?
Vampires in the Lemon Grove is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Vampires in the Lemon Grove worth reading?
Based on 14.4K reader ratings, Vampires in the Lemon Grove has an average score of 3.67 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Vampires in the Lemon Grove?
Vampires in the Lemon Grove has 243 pages.
Who wrote Vampires in the Lemon Grove?
Vampires in the Lemon Grove was written by Karen Russell. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for Vampires in the Lemon Grove?
The ISBN-13 for Vampires in the Lemon Grove is 9780307957240.0.
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