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Literary Fiction· Canada

Fall On Your Knees

by Ann-Marie MacDonald
Aggregate Editorial Score27/100
Oprah's Book ClubKirkus Reviews
Published 1996English
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About This Book

Fall On Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1996. The Piper family of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, carries secrets and tragedies across four generations in MacDonald's sprawling, gothic debut. Winner of the Commonwealth Writers Prize and a beloved Oprah pick. Themes of family secrets, Cape Breton, race run through the work. The book has received recognition from Oprah's Book Club 1996 and Kirkus Reviews 1996.

Awards & Recognition

Oprah's Book Club
list · national
199620
Kirkus Reviews
notable · global
19968
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fall On Your Knees about?

The Piper family of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, carries secrets and tragedies across four generations in MacDonald's sprawling, gothic debut. Winner of the Commonwealth Writers Prize and a beloved Oprah pick.

Who wrote Fall On Your Knees?

Fall On Your Knees was written by Ann-Marie MacDonald, from Canada. First published in 1996.

What awards has Fall On Your Knees won?

Fall On Your Knees has received the following awards and honours: Oprah's Book Club 1996; Kirkus Reviews 1996.

Is Fall On Your Knees worth reading?

Fall On Your Knees is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 27/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in family secrets, Cape Breton, race.