Empire Falls (Vintage Contemporaries)
by Richard Russo
Empire Falls by Richard Russo holds a highly rated rating of 4.30 out of 5, based on 3.1K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 496 pages.
About Empire Falls
"Dexter County, Maine, and specifically the town of Empire Falls, has seen better days, and for decades, in fact, only a succession from bad to worse. One by one, its logging and textile enterprises have gone belly-up, and the once vast holdings of the Whiting clan (presided over by the last scion's widow) now mostly amount to decrepit real estate. The working classes, meanwhile, continue to eke out whatever meager promise isn't already boarded up.".
"Miles Roby gazes over this ruined kingdom from the Empire Grill, an opportunity of his youth that has become the albatross of his daily and future life. Called back from college and set to work by family obligation - his mother ailing, his father a loose cannon - Miles never left home again. Even so, his own obligations are manifold: a pending divorce; a troubled younger brother; and, not least, a peculiar partnership in the failing grill with none other than Mrs. Whiting.
All of these, though, are offset by his daughter, Tick, whom he guides gently and proudly through the tribulations of adolescence." "A decent man encircled by history and dreams, by echoing churches and abandoned mills, by the comforts and feuds provided by lifelong friends and neighbors, Miles is also a patient, knowing guide to the rich, hardscrabble nature of Empire Falls: fathers and sons and daughters, living and dead, rich and poor alike."--BOOK JACKET.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Richard Russo |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 496 |
| Kindle Price | $12.99 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.30 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 3,146 |
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What genre is Empire Falls?
Empire Falls is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Empire Falls worth reading?
Based on 3.1K reader ratings, Empire Falls has an average score of 4.30 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Empire Falls?
Empire Falls has 496 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 9780375726408.
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