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The Color of Lightning
The Color of Lightning
Author: Paulette Jiles
In 1863, the War Between the States creeps slowly yet inevitably toward its bloody conclusion - and eastern thoughts are already turning to different wars and enemies. — Searching for a life and future, former Kentucky slave Britt Johnson is venturing west into unknown territory with his wife, Mary, and their three children -- wary but undeterred...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780061690440
ISBN-10: 0061690449
Publication Date: 3/31/2009
Pages: 368
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: William Morrow
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 3
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BigGreenChair avatar reviewed The Color of Lightning on + 468 more book reviews
Based on a true story, this is an excellently crafted book with points of view given by all the characters to give it an authentic feel. Beautiful descriptive prose and a main character named Britt, a man of few words, but a big heart.

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