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Vinegar Hill
Vinegar Hill
Author: A. Manette Ansay
In a stark, troubling, yet ultimately triumphant celebration of self-determination, award-winning author A. Mannete Ansay re-creates a stifling world of guilty and pain, and the tormented souls who inhabit it. It is 1972 when circumstance carries Ellen Grier and her family back to Holly's Field, Wisconsin. Dutifully accompanying her newly un...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780380730131
ISBN-10: 0380730138
Publication Date: 1994
Pages: 240
Rating:
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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3.2 stars, based on 526 ratings
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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ABCatHome avatar reviewed Vinegar Hill on + 137 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 16
This book was very twisted and crazy. The characters all seem to have MAJOR issues and need counseling! LOL I didn't really care for the book that much. It also seemed to really make the Catholic religion crazy and full of crazy rules.
deedeexxoo avatar reviewed Vinegar Hill on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 10
Vinegar Hill is about emotional damage that can be inflicted in ordinary domestic life. Ansay is a powerful storyteller with lyrical beautiful prose.
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Helpful Score: 10
The writer sets a very depressing tone to this book. Great writing that can take you into the character's world, even if you really don't want to be there!
reviewed Vinegar Hill on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
One of the more interesting books Ive read lately. Unpredictable and strange at times- I couldnt put it down. Its a share with freinds book.
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Helpful Score: 9
Fabulous family drama novel! Strong, interesting characters, some suspense and great ending! I can't wait to read more from this author!
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This book exposes the underbelly of suburban family life that most try desperately to hide. Disturbing, yet you have to turn the pages. I read it in one night.
PamelaH avatar reviewed Vinegar Hill on + 90 more book reviews
This book was disturbing to me. Family abuse just keeps on giving⦠The bravery of the main character, Ellen, made me happy though. She recognized the necessity to move elsewhere with her children and away from the continuation of abuse that family often repeats.
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I picked up this book, because usually books from the Oprah Book Club are a safe bet for a vacation read. Having no other books with me, this was torture! But then again I didn't enjoy Death of a Salesman and that is a famous story that I think is along the same lines as this dreary story. So I've listed the book here, because maybe someone can appreciate this book more than I!


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