Songs for the Butcher's Daughter by Peter Manseau

Songs for the Butcher's Daughter

Peter Manseau

370 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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In this acclaimed fiction debut, "a rich, often ironic homage to Yiddish culture and language" (Publishers Weekly), Peter Manseau weaves 100 years of Jewish history, the sad fate of an ancient language, and a love story shaped by destiny into a tr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.48

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