The Color of Lightning
Download or Read eBook The Color of Lightning PDF written by Paulette Jiles and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Paulette Jiles |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 386 |
Release | : 2009-10-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780061970993 |
ISBN-13 | : 0061970999 |
Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Color of Lightning by : Paulette Jiles
Book excerpt: “Meticulously researched and beautifully crafted.... This is glorious work.” — Washington Post “A gripping, deeply relevant book.” — New York Times Book Review From Paulette Jiles, author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestsellers Enemy Women and Stormy Weather, comes a stirring work of fiction set on the untamed Texas frontier in the aftermath of the Civil War. One of only twelve books longlisted for the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize—one of Canada’s most prestigious literary awards—The Color of Lightning is a beautifully rendered and unforgettable re-examination of one of the darkest periods in U.S. history.