Love Medicine
by Louise Erdrich
Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 15.4K reader ratings. First published in 1984. The book spans 367 pages.
About Love Medicine
The first book in Louise Erdrich's highly acclaimed "Native American" trilogy that includes "The Beet Queen," "Tracks," and "The Bingo Palace," re-sequenced and expanded to include never-before-published chapters.Set on and around a North Dakota Ojibwe reservation, Love Medicine is the epic story about the intertwined fates of two families: the Kashpaws and the Lamartines.With astonishing virtuosity, each chapter draws on a range of voices to limn its tales. Black humor mingles with magic, injustice bleeds into betrayal, and through it all, bonds of love and family marry the elements into a tightly woven whole that pulses with the drama of life.Filled with humor, magic, injustice and betrayal, Erdrich blends family love and loyalty in a stunning work of dramatic fiction.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Louise Erdrich |
| Published | 1984 |
| Pages | 367 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,351 |
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What genre is Love Medicine?
Love Medicine is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Love Medicine worth reading?
Based on 15.4K reader ratings, Love Medicine has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Love Medicine?
Love Medicine has 367 pages.
Who wrote Love Medicine?
Love Medicine was written by Louise Erdrich. It was first published in 1984.
What is the ISBN for Love Medicine?
The ISBN-13 for Love Medicine is 9780060786460.0.
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