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Book Review of The Book of Ruth

The Book of Ruth
The Book of Ruth
Author: Jane Hamilton
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Funny, harrowing, compassionate, harsh, totally unglamorous..this book is original, well-written and compelling. Ruth is a most unlikely heroine, an innocent in a world on the edge of nightmare, with a totally unique way of viewing the world. You will not easily forget her.