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How Much of These Hills is Gold is a stunning literary work by C Pam Zhang that captures the essence of the American Gold Rush through the eyes of two sisters. Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2020 and celebrated as a Barack Obama Book of the Year, this novel invites readers to embark on an emotional journey filled with adventure and family ties.
Set against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving landscape, the story follows Lucy and Sam, young siblings aged twelve and eleven, as they navigate their way through grief. After losing their father, they carry his lifeless body on their backs, armed with a gun and determination. Their quest to find a proper resting place for him is fraught with danger, as they traverse a land marked by giant buffalo bones and haunting memories.
This remarkable tale explores themes of survival, identity, and the complexities of sibling relationships. Critics have praised it as a “daring and haunting epic” (The Sunday Times) and a “fierce, feminist Western” (Daily Mail). With comparisons to celebrated authors like Cormac McCarthy and Toni Morrison, Zhang's narrative is both heartfelt and powerful.
Discover the unique storytelling and lyrical prose that have captivated readers worldwide. How Much of These Hills is Gold is not just a book; it’s an experience that resonates with the human spirit.
ISBN: | 9780349011455 |
Author: | C Pam Zhang |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Virago Press Ltd |
Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
Dimensions: | 126 x 198 x 34 mm |
Publication Date: | 04 August, 2021 |
Pagination: | 336 pages |
Weight: | 266g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’