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Father Melancholy's Daughter
Father Melancholy's Daughter
Author: Gail Godwin
The novels of Gail Godwin are contemporary classics--evocative, powerfully affecting, beautifully crafted fiction alive with endearing, unforgettable characters. Her critically acclaimed work has placed her among the ranks of Eudora Welty, Pat Conroy, and Carson McCullers, firmly establishing Godwin as a Southern literary novelist for the ages. ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780380729869
ISBN-10: 0380729865
Publication Date: 5/1/1997
Pages: 416
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 21 ratings
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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I love how Gail Godwin is always talking about more than one thing, going deeper. She really captures the characters in this book and I felt like I could relate to them.
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A great book, but especially so for those of us who are Episcopalians! Tells a lot about being the family of a clergyman.
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Engrossing story of clergyman father and his daughter who find their way through life together. Wonderful characters deal with issues of faith, love, trust and loss.
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I really liked this book. First read of the author. Now I look everywhere for her. This is a great book to read and rearead.
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OLD FASHIONED NOVEL THAT EXPLORES IMELESS CONCERNS OF FAITH LOVE AND MORALITY. AN ENGROSSINGLY GOOD READ.


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