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True Grit

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Fiction Historical Fiction Classics

by Charles Portis

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4.12 (21.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1968
description 224 pages

True Grit by Charles Portis holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 21.2K reader ratings. First published in 1968. The book spans 224 pages.

About True Grit

In the 1870s, young Mattie Ross learns that her beloved father was gunned down by his former handyman. But even though this gutsy 14-year-old is seeking vengeance, she is smart enough to figure out she can't go alone after a desperado who's holed up in Indian territory. With some fast-talking, she convinces mean, one-eyed US Marshal "Rooster" Cogburn into going after the despicable outlaw with her.

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Author Charles Portis
Published 1968
Pages 224
Genres Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics
Average Rating 4.12 / 5.00
Total Ratings 21,199

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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21.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.12, True Grit is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.12
This Book
3.99
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is True Grit?

True Grit is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is True Grit worth reading?

Based on 21.2K reader ratings, True Grit has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is True Grit?

True Grit has 224 pages.

Who wrote True Grit?

True Grit was written by Charles Portis. It was first published in 1968.

What is the ISBN for True Grit?

The ISBN-13 for True Grit is 9781585673700.0.

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