Yonder Stands Your Orphan by Barry Hannah
Set against the backdrop of a decaying Mississippi lakeside community, this Southern Gothic tale weaves a tapestry of intertwined lives marked by violence, redemption, and the haunting specter of the past. The narrative follows a cast of eccentric characters, including a sinister drifter, a troubled sheriff, and a group of misfits, each grappling with their own demons and desires. As the story unfolds, the line between sanity and madness blurs, revealing the raw, unfiltered human condition in a world teetering on the brink of chaos. Through vivid prose and dark humor, the novel explores themes of morality, identity, and the inescapable nature of fate.
- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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