A Land More Kind Than Home
by Wiley Cash
A Land More Kind Than Home by Wiley Cash holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 15.3K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 320 pages.
About A Land More Kind Than Home
A stunning debut reminiscent of the beloved novels of John Hart and Tom Franklin, A Land More Kind Than Home is a mesmerizing literary thriller about the bond between two brothers and the evil they face in a small western North Carolina townFor a curious boy like Jess Hall, growing up in Marshall means trouble when your mother catches you spying on grown-ups. Adventurous and precocious, Jess is enormously protective of his older brother, Christopher, a mute whom everyone calls Stump. Though their mother has warned them not to snoop, Stump can't help sneaking a look at something he's not supposed to — an act that will have catastrophic repercussions, shattering both his world and Jess's. It's a wrenching event that thrusts Jess into an adulthood for which he's not prepared. While there is much about the world that still confuses him, he now knows that a new understanding can bring not only a growing danger and evil — but also the possibility of freedom and deliverance as well.Told by three resonant and evocative characters — Jess; Adelaide Lyle, the town midwife and moral conscience; and Clem Barefield, a sheriff with his own painful past — A Land More Kind Than Home is a haunting tale of courage in the face of cruelty and the power of love to overcome the darkness that lives in us all. These are masterful portrayals, written with assurance and truth, and they show us the extraordinary promise of this remarkable.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Wiley Cash |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.84 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,318 |
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What genre is A Land More Kind Than Home?
A Land More Kind Than Home is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Religion & Spirituality, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is A Land More Kind Than Home worth reading?
Based on 15.3K reader ratings, A Land More Kind Than Home has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Land More Kind Than Home?
A Land More Kind Than Home has 320 pages.
Who wrote A Land More Kind Than Home?
A Land More Kind Than Home was written by Wiley Cash. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for A Land More Kind Than Home?
The ISBN-13 for A Land More Kind Than Home is 9780062088150.0.
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