White Oleander by Fitch, Janet
The novel follows the tumultuous life of Astrid Magnussen, a young girl who is placed in a series of foster homes after her mother, Ingrid, is imprisoned for murder. As Astrid navigates the challenges of her ever-changing environments, she grapples with issues of identity, resilience, and survival. Each foster home presents its own set of trials and lessons, shaping Astrid's journey toward self-discovery and independence. The story delves deeply into themes of maternal influence, abandonment, and the quest for personal strength amidst adversity.
The 7629th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 95th on Top 100 Books, As Chosen By Canadians (The Gazette(Newspaper))
- 1789th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1987th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)