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The Book of Ruth

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Winner of the 1989 PEN/Hemingway Foundation Award for best first novel, this exquisite book confronts real-life issues of alienation and violence from which the author creates a stunning testament to the human capacity for mercy, compassion and love. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group; First Edition (January 1, 1990)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 298 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 6


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 06


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 950L


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.19 x 0.76 x 8 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #513,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4,844 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #5,847 in Family Saga Fiction #25,243 in Literary Fiction (Books)


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    • Amazing
I was hesitant at first because it was an Oprah Book Club book, and some of her books can be overrated. I read some of the other reviews and some people said it was just a book about "nothing". In a sense that's true, it simply follows the life story of a woman. But the life she endures is just heartbreaking. It represents millions of women who have experienced the same, and I was literally left physically ill after reading the climatic scene towards the end. It was like a car accident. I didn't want to read it but I couldn't stop. A think it's ridiculous that one reader critiqued that the main character doesn't change or grow. I would challenge her to try living this character's life and try and find the strength to overcome her situation. I loved this book and am buying because I want to reread it for the 4th time, and replace the one I lost. Just be prepared, this is not a happy and fluffy read and could be a huge trigger to anyone who has been involved in a similar situation. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023 by Elizabeth T.
    • interesting
What can I say about this book? At first, it seemed to be like a Seinfeld episode - just a book about nothing. But as I continued to read, it got very deep and strange. I was intrigued by the flow of “nothing”. Kind of like one of those days when I just don’t want to get out of bed and I’m happy about it. I got into Ruth’s mind. I saw the way she saw the world, how different from my own! This is not a book that everyone would like, but I did -very much. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2022 by Barbara F. Michaels
    • Too Crazy
I’m afraid I didn’t like this book very well! There were no redeeming characters and the characters didn’t seem to grow or learn life’s lessons.
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023 by Virgie Alexander
    • WOOOOWWW
I am not going to post any spoilers! Just make sure you have a few days that you can do nothing but read! This book is so intense. Sadly, I can easily envision this exact situation in my small hometown. It's been a very long time since I have had a book that I was so engrossed in that for days, I did nothing but read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023 by Planderson
    • A story about a dysfunctional family
Told from Ruth's point of view...a story about a child verbally abused by her mother. Yet she has a mountain of compassion. Unfortunately. Ruth is a product of her environment who grows up believing she has no options.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2022 by Donna Stone
    • One of the best books I've ever read!
I love this book! I've passed it along to my family members & they loved it, too. So much, in fact, that it was never returned! I have ordered another so I can read it again. I've bought a copy for my Aunt's birthday & believe she will love it as well. Great characters-so realistic! Ruth is such an oddball but you can't help but love her & root for her. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020 by Joni R. Johnson
    • Amazing
This book was the best thing I've read in years. It is funny and heartbreaking, tender and insightful. I am going to make a point to read it many more times.
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2022 by kberry
    • Interesting story & Characters
What a strange story! Of course it was an Oprah book, being full of pathos. Well written and not superficial, derivative or shallow. Hard to like most of the characters; sad, broken, lost and some beyond repair. I do wonder how Ruth will turn out. Since it was an Oprah book I think we are supposed to believe that Ruth forges ahead and makes a decent life but she isn't really an admirable person. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016 by Pelicanbrief

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