Songs in Ordinary Time
by Mary McGarry Morris
Songs in Ordinary Time by Mary McGarry Morris holds a well received rating of 3.68 out of 5, based on 27K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 740 pages.
About Songs in Ordinary Time
Songs in Ordinary Time is set in the summer of 1960 - the last of quiet times and America's innocence. It centers on Marie Fermoyle, a strong but vulnerable woman whose loneliness and ambition for her children make her easy prey for the dangerous con man Omar Duvall. Marie's children are Alice, seventeen - involved with a troubled young priest; Norm, sixteen - hotheaded and idealistic; and Benjy, twelve - isolated and misunderstood, and so desperate for his mother's happiness that he hides the deadly truth only he knows about Duvall. Among a fascinating cast of characters we meet the children's alcoholic father, Sam Fermoyle, now living with his senile mother and embittered sister; Sam's meek brother-in-law, who makes anonymous "love" calls from the bathroom of his ailing appliance store; and the Klubock family, who - in complete contrast to the Fermoyles - live an orderly life in the perfect house next door.An Oprah Winfrey Book Club pick.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mary McGarry Morris |
| Published | 1995 |
| Pages | 740 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 3.68 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 27,034 |
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What genre is Songs in Ordinary Time?
Songs in Ordinary Time is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Songs in Ordinary Time worth reading?
Based on 27K reader ratings, Songs in Ordinary Time has an average score of 3.68 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Songs in Ordinary Time?
Songs in Ordinary Time has 740 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Songs in Ordinary Time?
Songs in Ordinary Time was written by Mary McGarry Morris. It was first published in 1995.
What is the ISBN for Songs in Ordinary Time?
The ISBN-13 for Songs in Ordinary Time is 9780140244820.0.
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