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256 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345426062
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 31 August 1999
By the Light of My Father's Smile by Alice Walker is a deeply moving and absorbing novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate stories of female empowerment, self-discovery, and the transformative power of love, family, and spirituality, making it a perfect fit for those who crave a rich and immersive reading experience that celebrates the complexities of the human experience.
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By the Light of My Father's Smile is Alice Walker's first novel in six years--a stunning, original, and important book by "one of the best American writers of today" (The Washington Post). A family from the United States goes to the remote Sierras...
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Moods
emotional: 86%
reflective: 82%
sad: 39%
challenging: 34%
hopeful: 26%
inspiring: 26%
mysterious: 26%
tense: 17%
adventurous: 13%
funny: 13%
dark: 8%
informative: 8%
relaxing: 8%
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Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Graphic
Fatphobia, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Homophobia, Racial slurs
256 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345426062
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 31 August 1999
By the Light of My Father's Smile by Alice Walker is a deeply moving and absorbing novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate stories of female empowerment, self-discovery, and the transformative power of love, family, and spirituality, making it a perfect fit for those who crave a rich and immersive reading experience that celebrates the complexities of the human experience.
Description
By the Light of My Father's Smile is Alice Walker's first novel in six years--a stunning, original, and important book by "one of the best American writers of today" (The Washington Post). A family from the United States goes to the remote Sierras...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 86%
reflective: 82%
sad: 39%
challenging: 34%
hopeful: 26%
inspiring: 26%
mysterious: 26%
tense: 17%
adventurous: 13%
funny: 13%
dark: 8%
informative: 8%
relaxing: 8%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Homophobia, Racial slurs