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The Coal Tattoo by Silas House (2005, Trade Paperback)

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Life isn't easy for twenty-two year old Easter and her teenage sister Anneth, who were left parentless as young children. While Easter, a devout Pentecostal, finds solace in the powerful music of her church, Anneth seeks comfort in the rougher edges of life found in dancing, drinking, and fast living. Easter believes in tradition and is intent on rearing her wild young sister properly, but it's only a matter of time before a wedge is driven between themand threatens to undo their bond forever. . . .

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0345480058
ISBN-13
9780345480057
eBay Product ID (ePID)
45423443

Product Key Features

Book Title
Coal Tattoo
Author
Silas House
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Sagas, Family Life, General, Literary
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Fiction

Dimensions

Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.2in
Item Weight
11.4 Oz

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"A portrait of two sisters that is both realistic and deeply moving . . . House stakes a strong claim on the territory of Southern fiction, unearthing new gems from a well-loved landscape." The Charlotte Observer "[This] lovely novel . . . about the love and survival skills of two very different sisters . . . is powered by a strong sense of place." USA Today "[House is] a writer of startling abilities . . . a master at rendering his characters' emotional terrain as real and accessible." The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Full of heartbreaking beauty and suffering . . . House brings vividly to life the Appalachian Mountains. . . . His love of the land comes through his words, and his admiration of the people colors every character." Richmond Times-Dispatch "Some characters wear coal tattoos, patches of coal buried in the skin. . . . The author brands the readers with a similarly indelible mark as we become enmeshed in the lives of these peopâ‰¤ it's a badge to be worn proudly." Southern Living "A deeply emotional story . . . How do we cope with tragedy and heartbreak? The Coal Tattoo describes the struggles that all of us must endure to be human." Dayton Daily News "Engrossing . . . [A] pitch-perfect tale." Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "A portrait of two sisters that is both realistic and deeply moving . . . House stakes a strong claim on the territory of Southern fiction, unearthing new gems from a well-loved landscape." -The Charlotte Observer "[This] lovely novel . . . about the love and survival skills of two very different sisters . . . is powered by a strong sense of place." -USA Today "[House is] a writer of startling abilities . . . a master at rendering his characters' emotional terrain as real and accessible." -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Full of heartbreaking beauty and suffering . . . House brings vividly to life the Appalachian Mountains. . . . His love of the land comes through his words, and his admiration of the people colors every character." -Richmond Times-Dispatch "Some characters wear coal tattoos, patches of coal buried in the skin. . . . The author brands the readers with a similarly indelible mark as we become enmeshed in the lives of these people; it's a badge to be worn proudly." -Southern Living "A deeply emotional story . . . How do we cope with tragedy and heartbreak? The Coal Tattoo describes the struggles that all of us must endure to be human." -Dayton Daily News "Engrossing . . . [A] pitch-perfect tale." -Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Dewey Edition
23
Number of Pages
368 Pages

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4 out of 5 stars
by esseneNov 09, 2020Verified purchase: Yes
Life is tough but worth it
A terrific view of life in the coal mining area o...f Kentucky. The glimpses of the Pentecostal Holiness Church are powerful and show why it is so important in the lives of its members. The tension between sisters, Easter and Anneth, is gripping and makes a good story.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
5 out of 5 stars
by Ib3ZlMm-Tzm@DeletedMay 24, 2007
Recommend to Readers
This is an excellent book to read! It keeps you on your... toes throught the entire book as you experience the mountains and sisterhood of two sisters. I was required to read this great book for English 102; however, I did infact love and enjoy each chapter! I also recommend Silas House's other books as well, espically Clay's Quilt!!
5 out of 5 stars
by byear919Dec 18, 2019Verified purchase: Yes
Wonderful and crazy story.
Great book at a great price.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
5 out of 5 stars
by ph-xlznoqtg@deletedMay 01, 2007
The Coal Tattoo
I loved this book, anyone who loves books about appalachia n...eeds to own this book. Silas House doesn't just tell a story he draws the reader in and makes them live the story. As you read the emotions of the characters spill out of the book and soon you will feel everything they are going through. I highly recommend this book all book lovers should own it.

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