The Pecan Man
by Cassie Dandridge Selleck
The Pecan Man by Cassie Dandridge Selleck holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 12.9K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 146 pages.
About The Pecan Man
The Pecan Man is a work of Southern fiction whose first chapter was the First Place winner of the 2006 CNW/FFWA Florida State Writing Competition in the Unpublished Novel category. In the summer of 1976, recently widowed and childless, Ora Lee Beckworth hires a homeless old black man to mow her lawn. The neighborhood children call him the Pee-can Man; their mothers call them inside whenever he appears. When the police chief's son is found stabbed to death near his camp, the man Ora knows as Eddie is arrested and charged with murder. Twenty-five years later, Ora sets out to tell the truth about the Pecan Man. In narrating her story, Ora discovers more truth about herself than she could ever have imagined. This novel has been described as To Kill a Mockingbird meets The Help.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Cassie Dandridge Selleck |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 146 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,912 |
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What genre is The Pecan Man?
The Pecan Man is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Pecan Man worth reading?
Based on 12.9K reader ratings, The Pecan Man has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Pecan Man?
The Pecan Man has 146 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Pecan Man?
The Pecan Man was written by Cassie Dandridge Selleck. It was first published in 2012.
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