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Rattlebone

Maxine Clair
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Rattlebone

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1994

Book Brief

Maxine Clair

Rattlebone

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Reviews & Readership

4.1

618 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Maxine Clair's Rattlebone is praised for its evocative depiction of African-American life in a 1950s Kansas City suburb, delivering rich, engaging narratives through interconnected short stories. Reviewers acclaim Clair’s lyrical prose and character depth. However, some critique the lack of a unifying plot, which may leave some readers desiring more coherence.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Rattlebone?

A reader who would enjoy Rattlebone by Maxine Clair likely appreciates rich, evocative storytelling centered on African American experiences. Fans of The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison or Brown Girl, Brownstones by Paule Marshall, with their deep explorations of community, identity, and resilience, will find similar thematic depth and emotional resonance in Clair's work.

4.1

618 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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