Cold Mountain
by Charles Frazier
Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier holds a well received rating of 3.83 out of 5, based on 186K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 356 pages.
About Cold Mountain
Cold Mountain is a novel about a soldier’s perilous journey back to his beloved near the Civil War's end. At once a love story & a harrowing account of one man’s long walk home, Cold Mountain introduces a new talent in American literature.Based on local history & family stories passed down by Frazier’s great-great-grandfather, Cold Mountain is the tale of a wounded Confederate soldier, Inman, who walks away from the ravages of the war & back home to his prewar sweetheart, Ada. His odyssey thru the devastated landscape of the soon-to-be-defeated South interweaves with Ada’s struggle to revive her father’s farm, with the help of an intrepid young drifter named Ruby. As their long-separated lives begin to converge at the close of the war, Inman & Ada confront the vastly transformed world they’ve been delivered.Frazier reveals insight into human relations with the land & the dangers of solitude. He also shares with the great 19th century novelists a keen observation of a society undergoing change. Cold Mountain recreates a world gone by that speaks to our time.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Charles Frazier |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 356 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.83 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 185,979 |
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What genre is Cold Mountain?
Cold Mountain is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Cold Mountain worth reading?
Based on 186K reader ratings, Cold Mountain has an average score of 3.83 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Cold Mountain?
Cold Mountain has 356 pages.
Who wrote Cold Mountain?
Cold Mountain was written by Charles Frazier. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for Cold Mountain?
The ISBN-13 for Cold Mountain is 9780802142850.0.
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