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The Narrows (Black Women Writers Series) Paperback – January 1, 1988

by Ann Petry (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 128 ratings
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When Link Williams, a college-educated twenty-six-year-old African-American man, falls for Camilo Sheffield, a wealthy married white woman, things will never be the same in the sleepy New England town of Monmouth, Connecticut. Set in the 1950s, this unforgettable classic deftly evokes a tragic love affair and offers a window onto the powerful ways in which class, race, and love intersected in midcentury America.
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  1. Print length
    428 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Beacon Press
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1988
  5. Dimensions
    1.25 x 5.5 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0807083038
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0807083031
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beacon Press; 2nd Printing edition (January 1, 1988)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 428 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807083038
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807083031
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.25 x 5.5 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 128 ratings

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    ANN PETRY (1908–1997) was a reporter, pharmacist, teacher, and community activist. She illuminated the range of black and white experience in her novels, short stories, and other writing. Her book The Street was the first novel by an African American woman to sell more than a million copies.

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Karen Barlow
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020
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When I finished this book, I felt as if I had an experience way beyond "just" reading a book. It lingers. It affected me on so many levels. Read this book. You won't be sorry.
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msluv2read
4.0 out of 5 stars Very engrossing read
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2017
Good book about race, love and mistakes. The writing is a bit hard to read but once you get into the book, it flows. At first, I was a little turned off by the writing, but as I read more, they style made perfect sense. Yes, this book was written a long time ago but it is well worth the read. the charecters jump out at you, the situations pull you in and you just cannot stop reading. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review.
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ANHBAMA
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2020
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The book is very good and a page Turner.
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Viktoria
5.0 out of 5 stars great novel
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2006
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Such a great novel. Unfortunately I lost my book and had to purchase again. This is the only book a repurchased in my life. Love the story and rereading it again and taking notes this time. I love how Ann Petry writes, for example, she uses phrases like "Bible carriers". Love this book!!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not a page turner
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020
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I found this book hard to get into the characters hard to keep up with. I also did not like the ending.
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Travis W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable story
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017
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Excellent read! A love story set in the 50s, with a great realness to it. Highly recommended.
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Deborah James
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2018
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Her command of suspense as a writer is excellent.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not a good ending
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021
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A great creative and gifted writer. Many of the books I read by the author end with sad endings.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
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hazejo
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully written story of love and racism
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2020
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Not an easy read, but worth it. Totally different way of writing that keeps the reader on their toes, and holds you enthralled. A thought provoking and tragic story.
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Victoria Sponge
5.0 out of 5 stars A most pertinent read for current times.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2020
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A thought provoking and enlightening read, a real journey back in time.
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