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Blackberry Winter

Robert Penn Warren
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Blackberry Winter

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1946

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Robert Penn Warren

Blackberry Winter

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1946
Book Details
Pages

49

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1946

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

Reviews & Readership

3.4

43 ratings

49%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Reviews for Blackberry Winter by Robert Penn Warren highlight its evocative prose and complex characters, resonating strongly with fans of literary fiction. Praise centers on Warren's vivid depiction of a Southern town and the nuanced exploration of human nature. Critiques note that the pacing can be slow and the narrative somewhat dense. Overall, it's appreciated for its rich, atmospheric storytelling.

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Who Should Read Blackberry Winter?

Readers who relish emotionally resonant and introspective narratives, akin to those found in Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath and Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, will appreciate Robert Penn Warren's Blackberry Winter. This work appeals to those who enjoy Southern Gothic and rich, evocative prose set against a historical backdrop.

3.4

43 ratings

49%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

49

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1946

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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