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"Mesmerizing . . . only Jess knows why his autistic older brother died on the very day he was taken into the church, and it's his voice that we carry away from this intensely felt and beautifully told story."--New York Times Book Review
"Cash adeptly captures the rhythms of Appalachian speech, narrating his atmospheric novel in the voices of three characters . . . The story has elements of a thriller, but Cash is ultimately interested in how unscrupulous individuals can bend decent people to their own dark ends."--Washington Post
"Absorbing . . . Cash uses well-placed flashbacks to flesh out his characters . . . and to illuminate a familiar truth of Southern lit: Many are the ways that fathers fail their sons."--Entertainment Weekly
"As lyrical, beautiful, and uncomplicated as the classic ballads of Appalachia, Cash's first novel is a tragic story of misplaced faith and love gone wrong . . . In a style reminiscent of Tom Franklin and John Hart, Cash captures the reader's imagination."--Library Journal (starred review)
"This book will knock your socks off. It's so good to read a first novel that sings with talent. Wiley Cash has a beautifully written hit on his hands."--Clyde Edgerton, author of The Night Train
"A riveting story! The writing is bold, daring, graceful, and engrossing."--Bobbie Ann Mason, author of In Country
"I try to state the truth and dislike flinging superlatives about with mad abandon, but I have been so deeply impressed by this novel that only superlatives can convey the tenor of my thought: this is one of the most powerful novels I have ever read."--Fred Chappell, author of Brighten the Corner Where You Are
"This novel has great cumulative power. Before I knew it I was grabbed by the ankle and pulled down into a full-blown Greek tragedy."--Gail Godwin, author of Evensong
"The first thing that struck me about Wiley's novel is the beautiful prose: the narrative is strong, clean, direct and economical. . . . I think this could be the beginning of a long, fruitful career."--Ernest J. Gaines, author of A Lesson Before Dying
"Cash's debut novel explores Faulkner-O'Connor country . . . As lean and spare as a mountain ballad, Cash's novel resonates perfectly, so much so that it could easily have been expanded to epic proportions. An evocative work about love, fate and redemption."--Kirkus Reviews
Jess Hall, growing up deep in the heart of an unassuming mountain town that believes in protecting its own, is plunged into an adulthood for which he is not prepared when his autistic older brother, Stump, sneaks a look at something he isn't supposed to, which has catastrophic repercussions. 100,000 first printing.
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Librería: Gulf Coast Books, Memphis, TN, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0062088238-3-23978953
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Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Goodwill of Colorado, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!. Nº de ref. del artículo: 466QI0000R9S
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Librería: BookHolders, Towson, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Pub Date: 1/22/2013 Binding: Paperback Pages: 309 Reprint edition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6890076
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Librería: BookHolders, Towson, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Fair. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] [ Water Damage: SLIGHT, doesn't affect use ] Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Pub Date: 1/22/2013 Binding: Paperback Pages: 309 Reprint edition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6781500
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Librería: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. . . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofi t job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. Nº de ref. del artículo: BOS-M-12b-01232
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Librería: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Nº de ref. del artículo: M06S-00163
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Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Nº de ref. del artículo: V03M-00720
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Librería: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, Estados Unidos de America
paperback. Condición: Good. Reprint. The corners are slightly bent. Used - Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 3-UUU-3-0096
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