The Weight Of Blood by Laura McHugh

This gripping novel delves into the dark underbelly of a small town, where family secrets and the weight of heritage play a pivotal role. The story centers around a young woman whose investigation into her friend's disappearance unravels a tangled web of lies, revealing unsettling truths about her own family's past. As she digs deeper, the boundaries between loyalty and justice, kinship and crime blur, leading her to confront the harrowing implications of the blood ties that bind her. Set against a backdrop of haunting Ozark landscapes, this narrative masterfully explores the complexities of identity, the deep scars of trauma, and the powerful human yearning for belonging and redemption.

The 7488th greatest book of all time


Published
2014
Nationality
American
Type
Fiction
Pages
320
Words
Unknown
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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