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- 1136 pages
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The novel explores the intense and tragic intersection of two American families following the assassination of an abortion provider by the fervent evangelical Luther Dunphy. As Dunphy believes he is fulfilling a divine mission, the aftermath of his actions devastates the family of Augustus Voorhees, the idealistic doctor he kills. The narrative delves into themes of faith, morality, and the profound effects of violence on both the perpetrator and the victims, highlighting the complexities of belief and the human condition.
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A Book of American Martyrs, Joyce Carol Oates
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- A Book of American Martyrs
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joyce Carol Oates
- Publisher
- Harlequin
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 1136
- ISBN13
- 9780062644428
- Category
- Fiction, Psychology, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The novel explores the intense and tragic intersection of two American families following the assassination of an abortion provider by the fervent evangelical Luther Dunphy. As Dunphy believes he is fulfilling a divine mission, the aftermath of his actions devastates the family of Augustus Voorhees, the idealistic doctor he kills. The narrative delves into themes of faith, morality, and the profound effects of violence on both the perpetrator and the victims, highlighting the complexities of belief and the human condition.