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A Parchment of Leaves
A Parchment of Leaves
Author: Silas House
When Silas House made his debut with Clay's Quilt last year, it touched a nerve not just in his home state (where it quickly became a bestseller), but all across the country. Glowing reviews-from USA Today (House is letter-perfect with his first novel), to the Philadelphia Inquirer (Compelling. . . . House knows what's important and remin...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781565123670
ISBN-10: 1565123670
Publication Date: 8/16/2002
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 19 ratings
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 7
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reviewed A Parchment of Leaves on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This was a fairly quick read, and a lovely story. Set in Appalachia during the 1920's, this book is about the marriage of a Cherokee girl who marries a white man and leaves her family to live with his. I love the way her character is written, with strength and wisdom -- as she learns to fit into a different world, to deal with hardships and betrayals, and ultimately find a unique way to demonstrate forgiveness.
Luluette avatar reviewed A Parchment of Leaves on + 47 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
One of the best books I've picked up in a while! Mr. House writes with such a lyrical pen - his descriptions are beautiful. While reading, I sometimes felt I was watching a movie in my head. I read the book in one day...I couldn't put it down!
reviewed A Parchment of Leaves on + 66 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY IN THE WOODS OF KENTUCKY
reviewed A Parchment of Leaves on + 412 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I love everything I've ever read by Silas House. His stories are so engrossing, his characters so finely crafted--his books are gems. This takes place in rural Kentucky and tells the story of Vine, a Cherokee woman who marries a white man and comes to live in the tiny town of God's Creek. Highly recommended!
reviewed A Parchment of Leaves on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is a great love story set in the hills of Kentucky. The author does a great job of making you understand the characters...Highly recommend!
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