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The Stone Boy

Gina Berriault
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The Stone Boy

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1957

Book Brief

Gina Berriault

The Stone Boy

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1957
Book Details
Pages

20

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1957

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Reviews & Readership

4.0

66 ratings

77%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gina Berriault's The Stone Boy has been praised for its poignant exploration of trauma and familial dynamics, with Berriault's prose often described as evocative and haunting. Some critics highlight the novel's deep emotional resonance, while others note its slow pacing as a drawback. Overall, it is lauded for its psychological depth and literary craftsmanship.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Stone Boy?

Readers who enjoy emotionally raw, character-driven stories similar to William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying or Sherwood Anderson’s Winesburg, Ohio will appreciate Gina Berriault’s The Stone Boy. These readers typically gravitate towards profound explorations of human nature and the complexities of familial relationships.

4.0

66 ratings

77%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

20

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1957

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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