Mother of Pearl
by Melinda Haynes
Mother of Pearl by Melinda Haynes holds a well received rating of 3.67 out of 5, based on 17.4K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 465 pages.
About Mother of Pearl
Capturing all the rueful irony and racial ambivalence of small-town Mississippi in the late 1950s, Melinda Haynes' celebrated novel is a wholly unforgettable exploration of family, identity, and redemption. Mother of Pearl revolves around twenty-eight-year-old Even Grade, a black man who grew up an orphan, and Valuable Korner, the fifteen-year-old white daughter of the town whore and an unknown father. Both are passionately determined to discover the precious things neither experienced as children: human connection, enduring commitment, and, above all, unconditional love. A startlingly accomplished mixture of beauty, mystery, and tragedy, Mother of Pearl marks the debut of an extraordinary literary talent. (Oprah's Book Club)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Melinda Haynes |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 465 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.67 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,378 |
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What genre is Mother of Pearl?
Mother of Pearl is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Mother of Pearl worth reading?
Based on 17.4K reader ratings, Mother of Pearl has an average score of 3.67 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Mother of Pearl?
Mother of Pearl has 465 pages.
Who wrote Mother of Pearl?
Mother of Pearl was written by Melinda Haynes. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Mother of Pearl?
The ISBN-13 for Mother of Pearl is 9780671774680.0.
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