A Constellation of Vital Phenomena
by Anthony Marra
A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra holds a highly rated rating of 4.13 out of 5, based on 23.4K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 416 pages.
About A Constellation of Vital Phenomena
A brilliant debut novel that brings to life an abandoned hospital where a tough-minded doctor decides to harbor a hunted young girl, with powerful consequences.In the final days of December 2004, in a small rural village in Chechnya, eight-year-old Havaa hides in the woods when her father is abducted by Russian forces. Fearing for her life, she flees with their neighbor Akhmed—a failed physician—to the bombed-out hospital, where Sonja, the one remaining doctor, treats a steady stream of wounded rebels and refugees and mourns her missing sister. Over the course of five dramatic days, Akhmed and Sonja reach back into their pasts to unravel the intricate mystery of coincidence, betrayal, and forgiveness that unexpectedly binds them and decides their fate.With The English Patient's dramatic sweep and The Tiger's Wife's expert sense of place, Marra gives us a searing debut about the transcendent power of love in wartime, and how it can cause us to become greater than we ever thought possible.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anthony Marra |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 416 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.13 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,374 |
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What genre is A Constellation of Vital Phenomena?
A Constellation of Vital Phenomena is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
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Based on 23.4K reader ratings, A Constellation of Vital Phenomena has an average score of 4.13 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is A Constellation of Vital Phenomena?
A Constellation of Vital Phenomena has 416 pages.
Who wrote A Constellation of Vital Phenomena?
A Constellation of Vital Phenomena was written by Anthony Marra. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for A Constellation of Vital Phenomena?
The ISBN-13 for A Constellation of Vital Phenomena is 9780770436420.0.
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