A Spool Of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler
The novel delves into the complex dynamics of the Whitshank family, spanning across four generations, living in Baltimore, Maryland. The narrative weaves through time, unraveling the family's secrets, rivalries, and bonds as it focuses on Abby and Red, the aging parents, and their children who grapple with their own identities and relationships. The story explores themes of legacy, memory, and the nuanced fabric of familial love, all symbolized by the titular spool of blue thread, which holds sentimental value and represents the threads of stories that connect the family members to each other and to their shared past.
The 9664th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 358-400
- Words
- 104,700
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 43rd on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)