Clair, Maxine
Rattlebone
- ISBN 13:
- 9781914198465
- author:
- Clair, Maxine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Daunt Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.30 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rattlebone by Maxine Clair is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the complexities of family, community, and identity in a small Kansas City neighbourhood. Through the eyes of its unforgettable heroine, Clair captures the vibrant smells, sounds, and rhythms of life in Rattlebone, where secrets are hard to keep and growing up is a communal affair. As Irene navigates her own struggles with love, loss, and belonging, she finds herself at the centre of a tightly woven tapestry of stories that reveal the joys and sorrows of those around her. With its vivid prose and strong sense of place, Rattlebone is a triumph of American fiction that will resonate with readers who appreciate nuanced portrayals of life's complexities. a worthwhile read for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a richly textured and deeply human story, Rattlebone is a novel that will linger long after the final page has been turned.