The Lonely Polygamist
by Brady Udall
The Lonely Polygamist by Brady Udall holds a well received rating of 3.50 out of 5, based on 9.8K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 602 pages.
About The Lonely Polygamist
From a luminous storyteller, a highly anticipated new novel about the American family writ large.Golden Richards, husband to four wives, father to twenty-eight children, is having the mother of all midlife crises. His construction business is failing, his family has grown into an overpopulated mini-dukedom beset with insurrection and rivalry, and he is done in with grief: due to the accidental death of a daughter and the stillbirth of a son, he has come to doubt the capacity of his own heart. Brady Udall, one of our finest American fiction writers, tells a tragicomic story of a deeply faithful man who, crippled by grief and the demands of work and family, becomes entangled in an affair that threatens to destroy his family’s future. Like John Irving and Richard Yates, Udall creates characters that engage us to the fullest as they grapple with the nature of need, love, and belonging. Beautifully written, keenly observed, and ultimately redemptive, The Lonely Polygamist is an unforgettable story of an American family—with its inevitable dysfunctionality, heartbreak, and comedy—pushed to its outer limits.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Brady Udall |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 602 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Historical Fiction, Books |
| Average Rating | 3.50 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,773 |
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What genre is The Lonely Polygamist?
The Lonely Polygamist is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Lonely Polygamist worth reading?
Based on 9.8K reader ratings, The Lonely Polygamist has an average score of 3.50 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Lonely Polygamist?
The Lonely Polygamist has 602 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Lonely Polygamist?
The Lonely Polygamist was written by Brady Udall. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for The Lonely Polygamist?
The ISBN-13 for The Lonely Polygamist is 9780393062620.0.
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