Little Altars Everywhere
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
288
Novel • Fiction
Louisiana • 1960s
2005
Adult
18+ years
850L
Little Altars Everywhere by Rebecca Wells is a collection of interconnected short stories set in the 1960s and 1970s. The narratives explore the lives of individuals in a small Louisiana community, highlighting themes such as family dynamics, identity, and personal growth. Stories like "My Sister, the Queen of the World" and "Taking a Fall" offer insight into the characters' complex relationships and experiences.
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Little Altars Everywhere by Rebecca Wells captivates with its vivid portrayal of Southern life, exploring complex family dynamics and personal growth. While many praise its rich character development and emotional depth, a few find the narrative structure disjointed. Overall, it offers a poignant and engaging read for those drawn to family sagas.
A reader who appreciates Little Altars Everywhere by Rebecca Wells would enjoy Southern family sagas filled with humor, pathos, and complex female characters. Fans of The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Wells herself would find this novel equally compelling and touching.
31,049 ratings
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288
Novel • Fiction
Louisiana • 1960s
2005
Adult
18+ years
850L
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