The Known World by Edward P. Jones Paperback Book

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Author: Edward P. Jones

Format: Paperback, Unabridged-CD, Paperback

Publisher: Harpercollins

Published: Jun 2004

Genre: Fiction - General

Retail Price: $16.99

Pages: 432

Synopsis

[A]n impressively researched, challenging novel debut....The particulars and consequences of the 'right' of humans to own other humans are dramatized with unprecedented ingenuity and intensity, in a harrowing tale that scarcely ever raises its voice....This will mean a great deal to a great many people. It should be a major prize contender, and it won't be forgotten.

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Reviews

BookLender review by Sara on 2007-09-01 20:48:26

This book was so authentic emotionally and in its level of detail and realism that it was hard to accept it as fiction!

BookLender review by Michele on 2007-06-05 19:38:42

The depth of description and feeling in this book reminded me of Cold Moutain. Yet I found this even more riveting. The author includes a list and description of the characters, should the reader forget a relationship.

BookLender review by Richard on 2013-11-19 21:42:29

Agony. Pain. Misery. Torture. You will experience all of the above trying to follow this book. Exercise your freedom. Run away from this novel. I really was excited to read this one, but could not follow the endless list of characters and their families. If you like reading phone books, you will love this.

BookLender review by Rolando on 2007-11-02 16:18:12

Historically, the book is a great review of a difficult period in American history. The narrative is difficult to follow because the timeline is all over the place.