Pigs in Heaven
by Barbara Kingsolver
Pigs in Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 43.4K reader ratings. First published in 1993. The book spans 343 pages.
About Pigs in Heaven
Mother and adopted daughter, Taylor and Turtle Greer, are back in this spellbinding sequel about family, heartbreak and love.Six-year-old Turtle Greer witnesses a freak accident at the Hoover Dam during a tour of the Grand Canyon with her guardian, Taylor. Her insistence on what she has seen, and her mother's belief in her, lead to a man's dramatic rescue. The mother and adopted daughter duo soon become nationwide heroes - even landing themselves a guest appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show. But Turtle's moment of celebrity draws her into a conflict of historic proportions stemming right back to her Cherokee roots. The crisis quickly envelops not only Turtle and her guardian, but everyone else who touches their lives in a complex web connecting their future with their past.Embark on a unforgettable road trip from rural Kentucky and the urban Southwest to Heaven, Oklahoma, and the Cherokee Nation, testing the boundaries of family and the many separate truths about the ties that bind.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Barbara Kingsolver |
| Published | 1993 |
| Pages | 343 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 43,374 |
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What genre is Pigs in Heaven?
Pigs in Heaven is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Pigs in Heaven worth reading?
Based on 43.4K reader ratings, Pigs in Heaven has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Pigs in Heaven?
Pigs in Heaven has 343 pages.
Who wrote Pigs in Heaven?
Pigs in Heaven was written by Barbara Kingsolver. It was first published in 1993.
What is the ISBN for Pigs in Heaven?
The ISBN-13 for Pigs in Heaven is 9780571171780.0.
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