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Historical Fiction· United States

Cane River

by Lalita Tademy
Aggregate Editorial Score53/100
Oprah's Book Club
Published 2001418 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Lalita Tademy's Cane River (2001) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. Four generations of Black women on a Louisiana plantation—from slavery through Reconstruction—fight for love, identity, and freedom in Tademy's Oprah-selected family saga. Based on the author's own ancestors, it is a gripping and moving work of historical fiction. Themes of slavery, Louisiana, women run through the work. The book has received recognition from Oprah's Book Club 2001.

Book Details

AuthorLalita Tademy
Published2001
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages418
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780446527705
Editorial Score53/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Oprah's Book Club
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Lalita Tademy
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cane River about?

Four generations of Black women on a Louisiana plantation—from slavery through Reconstruction—fight for love, identity, and freedom in Tademy's Oprah-selected family saga. Based on the author's own ancestors, it is a gripping and moving work of historical fiction.

Who wrote Cane River?

Cane River was written by Lalita Tademy, from United States. First published in 2001.

What awards has Cane River won?

Cane River has received the following awards and honours: Oprah's Book Club 2001.

Is Cane River worth reading?

Cane River is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in slavery, Louisiana, women.

Where can I buy Cane River?

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What category is Cane River?

Cane River is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Cane River from?

Cane River originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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