The Last Days of Dogtown
by Anita Diamant
The Last Days of Dogtown by Anita Diamant holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.39 out of 5, based on 8.2K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 263 pages.
About The Last Days of Dogtown
“An excellent novel. A lovely and moving portrait of society’s outcasts…affirms the essential humanity of its poor and stubborn residents, for whom each day of survival is a victory” (The New York Times Book Review).Set on the high ground at the heart of Cape Ann, the village of Dogtown is peopled by widows, orphans, spinsters, scoundrels, whores, free Africans, and “witches.” Among the inhabitants of this hamlet are Black Ruth, who dresses as a man and works as a stonemason; Mrs. Stanley, an imperious madam whose grandson, Sammy, comes of age in her brothel; Oliver Younger, who survives a miserable childhood at the hands of his aunt; and Cornelius Finson, a freed slave. At the center of it all is Judy Rhines, a fiercely independent soul, deeply lonely, who nonetheless builds a life for herself against all imaginable odds. Rendered in stunning, haunting detail, with Anita Diamant’s keen ear for language and profound compassion for her characters, The Last Days of Dogtown is an extraordinary retelling of a long-forgotten chapter of early American life.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anita Diamant |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 263 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Books, History, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.39 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,216 |
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What genre is The Last Days of Dogtown?
The Last Days of Dogtown is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Books, History. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Last Days of Dogtown worth reading?
Based on 8.2K reader ratings, The Last Days of Dogtown has an average score of 3.39 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is The Last Days of Dogtown?
The Last Days of Dogtown has 263 pages.
Who wrote The Last Days of Dogtown?
The Last Days of Dogtown was written by Anita Diamant. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for The Last Days of Dogtown?
The ISBN-13 for The Last Days of Dogtown is 9780743225750.0.
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