Daniel Woodrell

Daniel Woodrell is an American novelist and short story writer, known for his works in the crime and noir genres. He is best known for his novel 'Winter's Bone,' which was adapted into an acclaimed film.

Books

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  1. 1. Winter's Bone

    Set in the harsh poverty of the Ozarks, the story follows a determined, hard-bitten teenage girl who, in the face of her drug-dealing father's disappearance, takes on the responsibility of caring for her two younger siblings and mentally ill mother. When she learns their house will be taken away unless her father shows up for his court date, she embarks on a dangerous journey through the criminal underworld to find him, encountering violence and betrayal along the way.

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