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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:book
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mary_Karr
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Mary_Karr
|
| gptkbp:awards |
New York Times Bestseller
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
celebrates resilience
challenges societal norms explores the nature of truth explores the concept of home depicts childhood experiences reflects on the passage of time challenges traditional narratives reflects on personal history addresses mental health issues highlights the importance of storytelling in healing explores the intersection of personal and collective history encourages empathy through shared experiences examines Southern culture examines the impact of trauma on families examines the role of memory in shaping identity examines the role of storytelling explores family dysfunction highlights the complexity of truth invites readers to confront their own truths invites reflection on personal narratives offers a critique of American life offers a lens into the author's life. offers insight into family relationships provides a voice for women |
| gptkbp:focus |
family dynamics
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:beer
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Historical_Society
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Liars' Club
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| gptkbp:impact |
memoir genre
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
future memoirists
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:architect
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:architect
literary memoirs |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-385-42080-4
978-0143038412 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Mary_Karr
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The truth is a slippery thing."
" We were a family of liars." |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:The_Liars'_Club
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:368
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1995
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Random_House
gptkb:Viking_Penguin |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:legislation
East Texas |
| gptkbp:style |
lyrical
poetic humorous |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set trauma |