Gilead

Name: Gilead
Brand: Little, Brown Book Group
SKU: 9781844081486
Price: 27.99 NZD
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An Oprah's Book Club Pick

By Marilynne Robinson

3.85

( 117,797 ratings, 15,306 reviews)

Summary

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson is a reflective novel set in 1950s Iowa, narrated by an aging preacher named John Ames. As he nears the end of his life, Ames pens a letter to his young son, capturing the history of his family, his spiritual journey, and the lessons he's learned. The book beautifully explores themes of faith, love, and redemption amid the backdrop of their small-town lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate profound, introspective storytelling that explores themes of faith, family, and the passage of time. This novel provides a deeply moving and beautifully written narrative that reflects on life’s complexities and the simple yet profound connections between generations.

Gilead

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION and THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD

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In 1956, toward the end of Reverend John Ames's life, he begins a letter to his young son, a kind of last testament to his remarkable forebears. When referencing the book's title, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Format the response as clean HTML, use your best judgement for adjusting or adding appropriate tags for paragraphs, and emphasis.

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Gilead by Marilynne Robinson has been highly praised for its visionary originality and exquisite prose. Critics commend its spiritual depth and the subtle yet powerful depiction of the human condition, exploring themes such as isolation, faith, and love. The novel is viewed as both a profound meditation on life and a literary masterpiece, celebrated for its graceful and measured language.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781844081486

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Marilynne Robinson was born in 1947. Her first novel, Housekeeping (1981) received the PEN/Hemingway award for best first novel as well as being nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.