Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward
Set in a poor rural community in Mississippi, this novel follows the story of a pregnant teenage girl named Esch and her three brothers as they navigate their lives in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina. Their mother is dead and their father is a neglectful alcoholic, leaving the siblings to fend for themselves. The book explores themes of poverty, racism, and survival, showcasing the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 258-288
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 14 lists:
- 3rd on 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)
- 6th on The 20 Best Novels of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- 18th on The 30 best fiction books of the last 30 years (Los Angeles Times)
- 33rd on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 74th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 638th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- 25 Books to Read Before you Die: 21st Century (Powell's Books)
- Best Books of the Decade(2010-2020) (Chicago Tribune)
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- The New Vanguard (New York Times)
- The ZORA Canon: The 100 greatest books ever written by African American women (Zora)
- Top 100 Books of the 21st-Century (This House of Books)