Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison
"Bastard Out of Carolina" is a poignant coming-of-age story set in South Carolina. The narrative follows the life of a young girl who, despite being born out of wedlock, strives to find her place in a world that continuously subjects her to physical and emotional abuse. The book explores themes of poverty, violence, and resilience in the face of adversity, providing a raw and unflinching look at the protagonist's struggle for acceptance and love.
The 611th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 320
- Words
- 104,000
- Original Language
- English
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following lists:
- 25th on The Best Southern Novels of All Time (Oxford American)
- 33rd on Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (themodernnovel.com)
- 93rd on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)