Jack
A Novel
Marilynne Robinson
"Jack" by a Pulitzer and National Humanities Medal-winning author Marilynne Robinson is a masterpiece of American contemporary fiction, exploring the themes of love, race, and religion. Set in segregated St. Louis after World War II, Jack's heart-wrenching love story with an African American teacher, the daughter of a preacher, is one of the author's greatest accomplishments. The novel delves into the dilemmas and promises of American history, the impact of racial inequality, and the deep-rooted religious belief that continues to resonate in our national character.
Publish Date
2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.86
ISBN
9780374279301
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2020-12-20T00:00:00.000Z
As 2020 comes to a close, I wanted to share my annual lists of favorites. I’ll start by sharing my favorite books this year. I hope you enjoy reading these as much as I did. – source