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The Long Home

William Gay
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The Long Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

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William Gay

The Long Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

257

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Period
Southern Gothic
Setting

Rural Tennessee • 1940s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Long Home by William Gay is a Southern Gothic novel set in 1940s Tennessee. It follows a young man's struggles with the shadows of his past and his search for redemption. The narrative explores themes of violence, love, and redemption as characters confront personal demons amidst a vividly rendered rural landscape.

Dark

Mysterious

Gritty

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

3,339 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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The Long Home by William Gay is lauded for its evocative prose and atmospheric depiction of rural Tennessee. The novel's rich characterization and vivid imagery are consistently praised, with Gay's storytelling drawing readers into a haunting yet lyrical narrative. However, some critics note a slow pace and complex narrative structure. Overall, it's a compelling Southern Gothic tale.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Long Home?

Readers who enjoy Southern Gothic literature with richly drawn characters and atmospheric settings would appreciate The Long Home by William Gay. Fans of Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor and The Road by Cormac McCarthy will find its themes of isolation and redemption compelling.

4.1

3,339 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

257

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Period
Southern Gothic
Setting

Rural Tennessee • 1940s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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