Cutting for Stone
by Abraham Verghese
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese holds a highly rated rating of 4.28 out of 5, based on 258.3K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 541 pages.
About Cutting for Stone
A sweeping, emotionally riveting first novel - an enthralling family saga of Africa and America, doctors and patients, exile and home.Marion and Shiva Stone are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon at a mission hospital in Addis Ababa. Orphaned by their mother’s death in childbirth and their father’s disappearance, bound together by a preternatural connection and a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution. Yet it will be love, not politics—their passion for the same woman—that will tear them apart and force Marion, fresh out of medical school, to flee his homeland. He makes his way to America, finding refuge in his work as an intern at an underfunded, overcrowded New York City hospital. When the past catches up to him—nearly destroying him—Marion must entrust his life to the two men he thought he trusted least in the world: the surgeon father who abandoned him and the brother who betrayed him.An unforgettable journey into one man’s remarkable life, and an epic story about the power, intimacy, and curious beauty of the work of healing others.(front flap)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Abraham Verghese |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 541 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.28 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 258,319 |
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What genre is Cutting for Stone?
Cutting for Stone is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Cutting for Stone worth reading?
Based on 258.3K reader ratings, Cutting for Stone has an average score of 4.28 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Cutting for Stone?
Cutting for Stone has 541 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Cutting for Stone?
Cutting for Stone was written by Abraham Verghese. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Cutting for Stone?
The ISBN-13 for Cutting for Stone is 9780375414500.0.
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