51 pages 1 hour read

Dorothy Allison

Bastard Out Of Carolina

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992

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Reviews & Readership

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Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison has been acclaimed for its raw and powerful storytelling. Critics commend its unflinching portrayal of poverty and abuse in the South. Allison's rich and evocative prose brings depth to her characters, notably the resilient protagonist, Bone. However, some reviewers find the graphic content challenging and the resolution somewhat unsatisfying.

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Who Should Read Bastard Out Of Carolina?

A reader who would enjoy Bastard Out Of Carolina by Dorothy Allison often appreciates raw, emotionally poignant storytelling, exploring themes of poverty, family, and resilience. Fans of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls and The Color Purple by Alice Walker will resonate with Allison's gritty Southern narrative and complex, enduring characters.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Southern Literature
Topics
LGBTQ
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Themes
Relationships: Family