Lila
Recorded edition: · 2014 · ISBN 9781844088829 · Edition source
Approximately 261 pages
Estimated reading time: 7–9 hours at 30–40 pages per hour; edition and reading pace affect this estimate.
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What is this book about?
Lila returns to the fictional world of Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead and Home. This 2014 novel concentrates on Lila’s relationship with John Ames, including their courtship and marriage, while looking back at her unsettled earlier life. It is the third book in the Gilead sequence, offering another perspective on characters and relationships from the earlier novels.
Award recognition
| Year | Book / recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Marilynne Robinson | National Book Award for Fiction | finalistSource |
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