Bastard Out of Carolina: A Novel

Bastard Out of Carolina is a masterfully crafted novel that delves into the complexities of family dynamics in the rural South.

With prose that is both poignant and unflinching, Allison paints a vivid portrait of a tight-knit clan of rough-hewn men and indomitable women who are both fiercely loyal and deeply flawed.

At the heart of this powerful story is Ruth Anne Boatwright, a bastard child who observes the world around her with a keen perspective that is both haunting and unforgettable.

As Bone navigates the treacherous waters of her dysfunctional family, she finds herself caught in a triangle of love, loyalty, and violence that will leave readers breathless.

With its raw emotion, gripping plot, and unflinching portrayal of life in the rural South, Bastard Out of Carolina is an essential novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.