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The Book of Ruth

Literary Fiction

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About “The Book of Ruth”

The Book of Ruth follows Ruth Dahl, a young woman growing up in a impoverished family in Honey Creek, where she navigates a difficult relationship with her mother, May, and her husband, Ruby, while striving to understand her role in her family's turmoil. She works at Trim 'N Tidy Dry Cleaners and bowls at the Town Lanes, and after her family's household erupts in violence, she reconstructs the events that led to the crisis, uncovering truths with a mix of ferocity, humor, and sorrow.

Book details

Published
1988
Latest edition
1988 · ISBN 9780547523590
ISBN
9780547523590

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How many pages is The Book of Ruth?

The Book of Ruth by Jane Hamilton has 336 pages.

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