The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (Pulitzer Prize Winner)
by Junot Diaz
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz holds a highly rated rating of 4.30 out of 5, based on 7.7K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 347 pages.
About The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Things have never been easy for Oscar. A ghetto nerd living with his Dominican family in New Jersey, he's sweet but disastrously overweight. He dreams of becoming the next J. R. R. Tolkien and he keeps falling hopelessly in love. Poor Oscar may never get what he wants, thanks to the Fuku - the curse that has haunted his family for generations.
With dazzling energy and insight Díaz immerses us in the tumultuous lives of Oscar, his runaway sister Lola, their beautiful mother Belicia, and in the family's uproarious journey from the Dominican Republic to the US and back.
Rendered with uncommon warmth and humour, *The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao* is a literary triumph, that confirms Junot Díaz as one of the most exciting writers of our time.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Junot Diaz |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 347 |
| Kindle Price | $12.99 |
| Genres | Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.30 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 7,732 |
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What genre is The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao?
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao worth reading?
Based on 7.7K reader ratings, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao has an average score of 4.30 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao?
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao has 347 pages.
Who wrote The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao?
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was written by Junot Diaz. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao?
The ISBN-13 for The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is 9780571246205.
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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is available on Kindle for $12.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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