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Clay's Quilt

Silas House
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Clay's Quilt

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

Book Brief

Silas House

Clay's Quilt

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Appalachia, Kentucky • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Clay's Quilt by Silas House follows the life of Clay Sizemore, who grows up in a small Appalachian mining town after witnessing his mother's murder at age four. Surrounded by family and townsfolk, Clay grapples with his past while seeking love and meaning, ultimately building a sense of identity and community in his close-knit environment. The book explores themes of trauma, family, and reconciliation.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

4,897 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Clay's Quilt by Silas House offers a richly detailed depiction of Appalachian life, capturing readers with its evocative prose and compelling character development. The novel's sense of place and cultural authenticity are frequently praised, although some critics note a slow pace and predictability in the plot. Overall, it's a heartfelt and immersive read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Clay's Quilt?

Readers who enjoy Clay's Quilt by Silas House are typically drawn to heartfelt, character-driven stories set in rural Appalachia. Fans of Barbara Kingsolver's The Bean Trees or James Still's River of Earth will appreciate the rich, evocative prose and deeply rooted sense of place in House's novel.

4.3

4,897 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Appalachia, Kentucky • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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