Russell Banks

3 summariesLiterary Fiction, Young Adult, Thriller

Russell Banks is an American author known for his fiction that often explores themes of identity and social issues. His notable works include "Rule of the Bone," which follows a young man's journey of self-discovery, "Affliction," a dark tale of family and violence, and "The Darling," which delves into the complexities of love and politics.

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Books by Russell Banks

3 books available

Rule of the Bone
Russell Banks
3.9 (8k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A teen runaway named Bone navigates the drug-fueled world of 1990s rural New York, finding his way to self-discovery and belonging.
Affliction
Russell Banks
4.0 (3k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In desolate New Hampshire, a former high-school football star turned bitter well-digger and part-time cop descends into violence, exposing the inherited trauma of a small-town macho legacy, seen through his younger brother's haunted eyes.
The Darling
Russell Banks
3.8 (2k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
Exiled from America, a former Weather Underground radical's new life in Liberia descends into political violence and personal betrayal when her family becomes entangled with the warlord Charles Taylor, forcing an impossible choice.