Paulette Jiles
Author of News of the World
About the Author
Paulette Jiles is a poet, memoirist, and novelist, born in 1943, and based in San Antonio, Texas. She is the author of a memoir entitled, Cousins. Her novels include Enemy Woman, Stormy Weather, The Color of Lightning, Lighthouse Island, and News of the World. (Bowker Author Biography)
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- Birthdate
- 1943-04-04
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- Canada
USA (birth) - Birthplace
- Salem, Missouri, USA
- Places of residence
- Salem, Missouri, USA (birthplace)
Canada
San Antonio, Texas, USA - Education
- University of Illinois (Spanish literature)
- Occupations
- poet
novelist
journalist - Agent
- Liz Darhansoff
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- 21
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- 5,543
- Popularity
- #4,492
- Rating
- 4.0
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- 392
- ISBNs
- 134
- Languages
- 8
- Favorited
- 6
- Touchstones
- 303
Chenneville by Paulette Jiles is a beautifully written tale that completely steeps the reader in a country recovering from war. Although mainly character-driven, the prose is lyrical especially in her descriptions of the countryside John travels through. Although a story of revenge, it also examines themes of love and loss, grief, and the realities of a world after war. And despite John’s drive for revenge, the story ends on a surprisingly hopeful note both for John and the country. An exquisitely written story full of memorable characters and stunning prose that will stay with the reader long after the final page is turned.
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