Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
"Cold Mountain" is a novel set during the American Civil War, following a wounded Confederate soldier who deserts the army to make a perilous journey back home to his beloved. The narrative alternates between his arduous trek and the struggles of the woman he left behind as she tries to maintain their North Carolina homestead. The novel explores themes of love, survival, and the destructive impact of war on the human spirit.
The 674th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 834
Since this book was first published in 1997, there is a penalty of 36.8%. The age adjusted score is 527.09.
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