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A Southern Family
A Southern Family
Author: Gail Godwin
The novels of Gail Godwin are contemporary classics -- evocative, powerfully affecting, beautifully crafted fiction alive with endearing, unforgettable characters. Her critically acclaimed work has placed her among the ranks of Eudora Welty, Pat Conroy, and Carson McCullers, firmly establishing Godwin as a Southern literary novelist for the ages...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780688065300
ISBN-10: 0688065309
Publication Date: 10/1987
Pages: 540
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: William Morrow Company
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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toni avatar reviewed A Southern Family on + 351 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is a good story about life in a small southern town, and all the way a southern family deals (or doesn't deal) with what happens to it.
donkeycheese avatar reviewed A Southern Family on + 1255 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The powerfully moving story of the Quicks... of a visit home that stirs up raw-edged emotion..of an inexplicably violent death that leaves every family member forever changed.....of painful confrontations that ultimately lead to healing, understanding, and lasting wisdom.
reviewed A Southern Family on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A moving story of the Quick family. A visit home brings out strong emotion. Family members are changed forever due to a violent death. Painful confrontations lead eventually to understanding and healing. This book really draws the reader in. Very enjoyable!
SutterTom avatar reviewed A Southern Family on + 191 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A strong narrative tale that deeply explores the inner feelings of a family as an unexpected death causes its members to confront their issues and learn to heal and understand.
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An epic story I enjoyed very much.


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