Through Black Spruce
by Joseph Boyden
Through Black Spruce by Joseph Boyden holds a highly rated rating of 4.11 out of 5, based on 10.3K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 359 pages.
About Through Black Spruce
A haunting novel about identity, love, and loss by the author of Three Day RoadWill Bird is a legendary Cree bush pilot, now lying in a coma in a hospital in his hometown of Moose Factory, Ontario. His niece Annie Bird, beautiful and self-reliant, has returned from her own perilous journey to sit beside his bed. Broken in different ways, the two take silent communion in their unspoken kinship, and the story that unfolds is rife with heartbreak, fierce love, ancient blood feuds, mysterious disappearances, fires, plane crashes, murders, and the bonds that hold a family, and a people, together. As Will and Annie reveal their secrets-the tragic betrayal that cost Will his family, Annie's desperate search for her missing sister, the famous model Suzanne-a remarkable saga of resilience and destiny takes shape. From the dangerous bush country of upper Canada to the drug-fueled glamour of the Manhattan club scene, Joseph Boyden tracks his characters with a keen eye for the telling detail and a rare empathy for the empty places concealed within the heart. Sure to appeal to readers of Louise Erdrich and Jim Harrison, Through Black Spruce establishes Boyden as a writer of startling originality and uncommon power.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Boyden |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 359 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.11 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,305 |
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What genre is Through Black Spruce?
Through Black Spruce is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Through Black Spruce worth reading?
Based on 10.3K reader ratings, Through Black Spruce has an average score of 4.11 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Through Black Spruce?
Through Black Spruce has 359 pages.
Who wrote Through Black Spruce?
Through Black Spruce was written by Joseph Boyden. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Through Black Spruce?
The ISBN-13 for Through Black Spruce is 9780670020580.0.
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