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A Short History of a Small Place
A Short History of a Small Place
Author: T. R. Pearson
Young Louis Benfield tells the story of his tiny little North Carolina town. There is the looniness of his family, the town of characters, the charm and naviete that gives us a world unknown, and stories that deserve to be told about how it is to grow up a certain kind of way, and to suddenly discover there's a world beyond your own that cal...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780345332639
ISBN-10: 0345332636
Publication Date: 5/12/1986
Pages: 408
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 1
I read this book in my book club of approximately 8 women. Of the 8, only 1 (myself) thoroughly enjoyed this book. It has long, winding sentences of thought, like listening to someone telling a story on a lazy summer's evening on the porch. For a dedicated reader -- challenging and a great experience.
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Helpful Score: 1
Absolutely hilarious southern town's characters. Only covers a short amount of time, and the repetitious style does get a bit tedious at times, but it would make a wonderful movie. I'm working on the cast of characters now. I's a treasure
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