Paradise
by Toni Morrison
Paradise by Toni Morrison holds a well received rating of 3.77 out of 5, based on 17.5K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 318 pages.
About Paradise
"They shoot the white girl first. With the rest they can take their time." So begins this visionary work from a storyteller. Toni Morrison's first novel since she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, Paradise opens with a horrifying scene of mass violence and chronicles its genesis in an all-black small town in rural Oklahoma. Founded by the descendants of freed slaves and survivors in exodus from a hostile world, the patriarchal community of Ruby is built on righteousness, rigidly enforced moral law, and fear. But seventeen miles away, another group of exiles has gathered in a promised land of their own. And it is upon these women in flight from death and despair that nine male citizens of Ruby will lay their pain, their terror, and their murderous rage.In prose that soars with the rhythms, grandeur, and tragic arc of an epic poem, Toni Morrison challenges our most fiercely held beliefs as she weaves folklore and history, memory and myth into an unforgettable meditation of race, religion, gender, and a far-off past that is ever present.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Toni Morrison |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 318 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.77 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,524 |
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What genre is Paradise?
Paradise is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Paradise worth reading?
Based on 17.5K reader ratings, Paradise has an average score of 3.77 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Paradise?
Paradise has 318 pages.
Who wrote Paradise?
Paradise was written by Toni Morrison. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for Paradise?
The ISBN-13 for Paradise is 9780452280400.0.
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