Empire Falls by Richard Russo
"Empire Falls" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that explores the life of Miles Roby, a man who has spent his entire life in a decaying, blue-collar town in Maine. Miles, a kind-hearted man, runs the Empire Grill, a local diner, and dreams of escaping the town and his manipulative, wealthy boss. The novel delves into the complex relationships and social dynamics of the town, examining themes of love, loss, and the economic decline of small-town America.
The 3570th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 483
- Words
- 162,784
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- The Best Books of the 2000s (The Onion AV Club)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)