Away

Away is a fiction novel written by Amy Bloom that was published on August 21, 2007.

Away takes place during the 1920s in the United States.

Fast Facts

1. Author: Amy Bloom
2. Genre: Fiction Novel
3. Publisher: Random House
4. Publication date: August 21 2007
5. Pages: 256
6. ISBN 1400063566
7. On Chicago Tribune's best of 2007 list

Plot Synopsis

Away is the story of a woman's journey away from her homeland in Russia to America after her family is murdered, only to discover that her daughter may still be alive.

Lillian Leyb, the mother, then embarks on a rugged journey across the United States to try to get back to Russia to reunite with her daughter.

Critical Reception

"This second novel by a masterful short story writer is a marvel of economy and uncommon richness. It is a gripping tale dense with so many remarkable scenes, images and characters that it has an epic quality, yet its length is refreshingly modest, especially in these days of too many tomes that seem to be on steroids." &mdash Seattle Post Intelligencer

"“Away” is a modest name for a book as gloriously transporting as Amy Bloom’s new novel. Alive with incident and unforgettable characters, it sparkles and illuminates as brilliantly as it entertains." — The New York Times

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