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About This Book:

Title: Stones from the River

Other Available Formats:
Hardcover, 1994
Paperback, 1995
Hardcover, 1997
Audio Cassette, 1997
Hardcover, 1997
Prebinding, 1999
Audio Cassette, 2001

Synopsis
A German dwarf named Trudi--the product of an adulterous affair--is the narrator of this story that explores the workings of guilt and hatred. The town she lives in, and whose secrets she recounts, is a microcosm of Germany itself both before and after World War II.

Details
Language:        English

Size
Weight:        1.2 Pounds
Height:         8.3 Inches
Width:          5.3 Inches
Thickness:    1 Inches



Publisher Notes
First Line: As a child Trudi Montag thought everyone knew what went on inside others.
A stunning novel about ordinary people living in extraordinary times--set in a small German town and spanning both world wars. Through the voice of the town's unofficial historian and conscience, Hegi explores the secrets, the actions, and lack of action that shapes the residents' fates.



Industry Reviews
"What a novel is supposed to be: epic, daring, magnificent, the product of a defining and mesmerizing vision...It is, in a word, remarkable."
"The personal histories of Hegi's characters and the political history they choose to remember or forget illuminate each other in this unforgettable book."


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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Stones from the River and it was written by Ursula Hegi. This edition of Stones from the River is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is March 1997 and it has a suggested retail price of $15. There are pages in the book and it was published by Touchstone Books. The 10 digit ISBN is 068484477X and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780684844770. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.