Winter’s Tale
by Mark Helprin
Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin holds a well received rating of 3.50 out of 5, based on 19.9K reader ratings. First published in 1983. The book spans 748 pages.
About Winter's Tale
New York City is subsumed in arctic winds, dark nights, and white lights, its life unfolds, for it is an extraordinary hive of the imagination, the greatest house ever built, and nothing exists that can check its vitality. One night in winter, Peter Lake, orphan and master-mechanic, attempts to rob a fortress-like mansion on the Upper West Side.Though he thinks the house is empty, the daughter of the house is home. Thus begins the love between Peter Lake, a middle-aged Irish burglar, and Beverly Penn, a young girl, who is dying.Peter Lake, a simple, uneducated man, because of a love that, at first he does not fully understand, is driven to stop time and bring back the dead. His great struggle, in a city ever alight with its own energy and besieged by unprecedented winters, is one of the most beautiful and extraordinary stories of American literature.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mark Helprin |
| Published | 1983 |
| Pages | 748 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.50 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,932 |
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What genre is Winter's Tale?
Winter's Tale is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Winter's Tale worth reading?
Based on 19.9K reader ratings, Winter's Tale has an average score of 3.50 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Winter's Tale?
Winter's Tale has 748 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Winter's Tale?
Winter's Tale was written by Mark Helprin. It was first published in 1983.
What is the ISBN for Winter's Tale?
The ISBN-13 for Winter's Tale is 9780156031200.0.
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