Empire Falls
by Richard Russo
Empire Falls by Richard Russo holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 90.8K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 483 pages.
About Empire Falls
Welcome to Empire Falls, a blue-collar town full of abandoned mills whose citizens surround themselves with the comforts and feuds provided by lifelong friends and neighbors and who find humor and hope in the most unlikely places, in this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Richard Russo.Miles Roby has been slinging burgers at the Empire Grill for 20 years, a job that cost him his college education and much of his self-respect. What keeps him there? It could be his bright, sensitive daughter Tick, who needs all his help surviving the local high school. Or maybe it’s Janine, Miles’ soon-to-be ex-wife, who’s taken up with a noxiously vain health-club proprietor. Or perhaps it’s the imperious Francine Whiting, who owns everything in town–and seems to believe that “everything” includes Miles himself. In Empire Falls Richard Russo delves deep into the blue-collar heart of America in a work that overflows with hilarity, heartache, and grace
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Richard Russo |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 483 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 90,811 |
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What genre is Empire Falls?
Empire Falls is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Empire Falls worth reading?
Based on 90.8K reader ratings, Empire Falls has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Empire Falls?
Empire Falls has 483 pages.
Who wrote Empire Falls?
Empire Falls was written by Richard Russo. It was first published in 2001.
What is the ISBN for Empire Falls?
The ISBN-13 for Empire Falls is 9780375726410.0.
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