A Yellow Raft in Blue Water
by Michael Dorris
A Yellow Raft in Blue Water by Michael Dorris holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 14.4K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 372 pages.
About A Yellow Raft in Blue Water
Michael Dorris has crafted a fierce saga of three generations of Indian women, beset by hardships and torn by angry secrets, yet inextricably joined by the bonds of kinship. Starting in the present day and moving backward, the novel is told in the voices of the three women: fifteen-year-old part-black Rayona; her American Indian mother, Christine, consumed by tenderness and resentment toward those she loves; and the fierce and mysterious Ida, mother and grandmother whose haunting secrets, betrayals, and dreams echo through the years, braiding together the strands of the shared past.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael Dorris |
| Published | 1987 |
| Pages | 372 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 3.84 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,380 |
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What genre is A Yellow Raft in Blue Water?
A Yellow Raft in Blue Water is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is A Yellow Raft in Blue Water worth reading?
Based on 14.4K reader ratings, A Yellow Raft in Blue Water has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Yellow Raft in Blue Water?
A Yellow Raft in Blue Water has 372 pages.
Who wrote A Yellow Raft in Blue Water?
A Yellow Raft in Blue Water was written by Michael Dorris. It was first published in 1987.
What is the ISBN for A Yellow Raft in Blue Water?
The ISBN-13 for A Yellow Raft in Blue Water is 9780312421850.0.
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