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White Oleander

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Fiction Fiction Chick-lit Young Adult

by Janet Fitch

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3.93 (245.7K ratings)
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description 446 pages

White Oleander by Janet Fitch holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 245.7K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 446 pages.

About White Oleander

Everywhere hailed as a novel of rare beauty and power, White Oleander tells the unforgettable story of Ingrid, a brilliant poet imprisoned for murder, and her daughter, Astrid, whose odyssey through a series of Los Angeles foster homes--each its own universe, with its own laws, its own dangers, its own hard lessons to be learned--becomes a redeeming and surprising journey of self-discovery.

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Author Janet Fitch
Published 1999
Pages 446
Genres Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit, Young Adult
Average Rating 3.93 / 5.00
Total Ratings 245,674

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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245.7K ratings
With a rating of 3.93, White Oleander is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par. With 245.7K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

3.93
This Book
3.99
Young Adult Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is White Oleander?

White Oleander is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.

Is White Oleander worth reading?

Based on 245.7K reader ratings, White Oleander has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is White Oleander?

White Oleander has 446 pages.

Who wrote White Oleander?

White Oleander was written by Janet Fitch. It was first published in 1999.

What is the ISBN for White Oleander?

The ISBN-13 for White Oleander is 9780316182550.0.

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