Publication
Picador (2001), Edition: Reprint, 224 pages
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Awards
GLCA New Writers Award (Fiction — 1998)
Minnesota Book Awards (Finalist — 1999)
Description
The moving story of a father who dies young and the family he leaves behind Even in a small town people have secrets, including how much they really mean to each other. In Alison McGhee’s haunting debut, a tragic event sparks revelations from nine-year-old Mallie, her mother, her grandfather, a waitress, and Mallie’s father’s ex-lover. They discover long-hidden truths and forge new bonds in this unforgettable, heartbreaking novel about parents, children, and love.
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
0312277032 / 9780312277031
Physical description
224 p.; 6.29 inches
Pages
224