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256 pages • first pub 1960 (view editions)
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Format: Digital
Language: English
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This book is ideal for readers drawn to introspective explorations of faith and morality through the lens of dark, Southern gothic storytelling that challenges the clash between tradition and modernity.
Description
First published in 1960, The Violent Bear It Away is now a landmark in American literature. It is a dark and absorbing example of the Gothic sensibility and bracing satirical voice that are united in Flannery O'Conner's work. In it, the orphaned F...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 93%
challenging: 53%
tense: 46%
reflective: 43%
sad: 30%
mysterious: 24%
emotional: 23%
funny: 7%
adventurous: 3%
hopeful: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Ableism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Racism, Child deathMinor
Sexual assault, Gun violence, Alcoholism256 pages • first pub 1960 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Edition Pub Date: Not specified
This book is ideal for readers drawn to introspective explorations of faith and morality through the lens of dark, Southern gothic storytelling that challenges the clash between tradition and modernity.
Description
First published in 1960, The Violent Bear It Away is now a landmark in American literature. It is a dark and absorbing example of the Gothic sensibility and bracing satirical voice that are united in Flannery O'Conner's work. In it, the orphaned F...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 93%
challenging: 53%
tense: 46%
reflective: 43%
sad: 30%
mysterious: 24%
emotional: 23%
funny: 7%
adventurous: 3%
hopeful: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Ableism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Racism, Child deathMinor
Sexual assault, Gun violence, Alcoholism