Winter's Bone

Name: Winter's Bone
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780340897980
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By Daniel Woodrell

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Summary

Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell is a gripping tale set in the Ozark Mountains, where 16-year-old Ree Dolly navigates a harsh world to track down her missing father. When he skips bail, risking the family's home, Ree embarks on a dangerous quest through a community steeped in secrecy and tradition. Her journey reveals the depth of family ties and the gritty realities of survival.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might like this book if you enjoy gripping, atmospheric stories set in the harsh landscapes of the Ozarks. It offers a compelling glimpse into family loyalty and tenacity in the face of adversity through the eyes of a resilient young protagonist. The book's raw and poetic storytelling may appeal to fans of character-driven narratives exploring resilience and survival.

Winter's Bone

'He belongs in the forefront of American fiction' John Williams, Independent

'He belongs in the forefront of American fiction' John Williams, Independent

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The last time Ree saw her father, he didn’t bring food or money but promised he’d be back soon with a paper sack of cash and a truckload of delights. Since he left, she’s had to look after her mother—sedated and losing her looks—and her two younger brothers. Ree hopes the boys won’t turn out like the others in the Ozark mountains—hard and mean before they’ve learnt to shave.

One cold winter’s day, Ree discovers that her father has put up their house as bail and that it’ll be sold from under them if he doesn’t show up for his trial. Ree knows she needs to find her father to save her family, but in a culture riven with secrecy and paranoia, her questions are unwelcome and the answers painful.

As Ree faces violence and a strange kind of loyalty, she learns about courage and resilience.

Winter's Bone is a startlingly vivid portrait of tough people and the unforgiving landscape they inhabit.

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Daniel Woodrell's Winter's Bone is celebrated for its gripping and intense narrative, blending elements of a crime thriller and mystery. Critics highlight the authenticity and depth of the protagonist, Ree, and commend Woodrell's skill in crafting vivid, powerful sentences. The novel's keen observations evoke a sense of exhilaration while navigating the chaos and brutality of its setting, earning praise for its emotional depth and sharp storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340897980

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 July 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sceptre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 153g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Daniel Woodrell is the author of several novels including WOE TO LIVE ON, which was filmed as Ride with the Devil, directed by Ang Lee and starring Toby Maguire. His family have lived in the Ozarks since the Civil War.