The Story of Beautiful Girl
by Rachel Simon
The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 19.7K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 346 pages.
About The Story of Beautiful Girl
It is 1968. Lynnie, a young white woman with a developmental disability, and Homan, an African American deaf man, are locked away in an institution, the School for the Incurable and Feebleminded, and have been left to languish, forgotten. Deeply in love, they escape, and find refuge in the farmhouse of Martha, a retired schoolteacher and widow. But the couple is not alone-Lynnie has just given birth to a baby girl. When the authorities catch up to them that same night, Homan escapes into the darkness, and Lynnie is caught. But before she is forced back into the institution, she whispers two words to Martha: "Hide her." And so begins the 40-year epic journey of Lynnie, Homan, Martha, and baby Julia-lives divided by seemingly insurmountable obstacles, yet drawn together by a secret pact and extraordinary love.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Rachel Simon |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 346 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,655 |
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What genre is The Story of Beautiful Girl?
The Story of Beautiful Girl is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Story of Beautiful Girl worth reading?
Based on 19.7K reader ratings, The Story of Beautiful Girl has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Story of Beautiful Girl?
The Story of Beautiful Girl has 346 pages.
Who wrote The Story of Beautiful Girl?
The Story of Beautiful Girl was written by Rachel Simon. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for The Story of Beautiful Girl?
The ISBN-13 for The Story of Beautiful Girl is 9780446574460.0.
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