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The Sweet Hereafter

Russell Banks • HarperCollins • ISBN 9780060923242

The Sweet Hereafter cover

The Sweet Hereafter

Russell Banks • HarperCollins • ISBN-13 9780060923242

ISBN-10 Not provided • 1991 • 1st Edition

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ISBN 9780060923242 • Completeness 70

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Description

The Sweet Hereafter is a novel by Russell Banks that explores the aftermath of a tragic school bus accident in a small town. The story is told from multiple perspectives, revealing how the community grapples with grief, blame, and the search for justice.

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Publisher: HarperCollins
Paperback1st Edition1992
Pages: 257Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

Catalog notes

Contributor: Russell Banks

Cultural context

Category: American LiteratureCategory: Community DynamicsCategory: Contemporary FictionCategory: GriefCategory: LiteratureCategory: TragedyInfluenced by: John SteinbeckInfluenced by: William FaulknerInfluenced by: Raymond CarverInfluenced by: Flannery O'ConnorInfluenced: Jonathan FranzenInfluenced: Jhumpa LahiriInfluenced: Colson WhiteheadInfluenced: Richard RussoCornerstone of: Exploration of community dynamics in contemporary literature

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