The Stain by Rikki Ducornet
"The Stain" is a gothic, surreal novel set in a small French village during the 19th century. The plot revolves around a girl named Charlotte who is born with an unusual birthmark and is subsequently ostracized by her superstitious community. As Charlotte grows older, she develops a unique understanding of the world around her, which is both a gift and a curse. The book is a blend of fantasy and reality, exploring themes of difference, otherness, and the human capacity for cruelty and kindness.
The 17150th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 128
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 35th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)