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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

by Carson McCullers

Published: 1980
Paperback : 307 pages

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When she was only twenty-three this, Carson McCullers's first novel, created a literary sensation. She is very special, one of America's superlative writers who conjures up a vision of existence as terrible as it is real, who takes us on shattering voyages into the depths of the spiritual isolation ...

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McCuller's classic American tale of deaf-mute John Singer, who becomes the confidant of various misfits in a small Georgia town in the 1930s, is now available in trade paperback. This new edition celebrates the 60th anniversary of this novel, with a new introduction by Lorem Ipsim.

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by Charles C. (see profile) 01/27/17

"Well written but...."by Vivian T. (see profile) 01/30/14

This is a well-written and critically praised book and for good reason. The subject matters of social isolation, poverty, and inter-racial relationships in the US South during the Depression are very heavy... (read more)

"The Heart is a Lonely Hunter"by Veronica P. (see profile) 01/27/14

I wanted to enjoy this book, but I found it gloomy and pointless. The book is well written and I assume that is why it is critically acclaimed. It leaves you in a place most would never voluntarily go;... (read more)

"Good Classic"by Stephanie C. (see profile) 11/02/10

"Many issues for book groups to delve into"by Betsy B. (see profile) 09/22/08

I mistakenly was reading the wrong book, and only read the Sparks Notes version of the book. With all the great discussion I will definitely go back and read it now.

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