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Historical Fiction

Very Old Bones

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  • 1992 first published
  • 292 pages
  • 3 editions
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Published in 1992, Very Old Bones is a historical fiction novel by Kennedy, William. Much of the action takes place in Albany and Albany, N.Y.. It deals with phelan family, families, family and mentally ill men.

It has been published in 3 editions.

At about 292 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Tropes

Setting

Subjects

  • Phelan family
  • Families
  • Family
  • Mentally ill men
  • Redemption
  • Family reunions
  • Fathers and sons
  • Mental illness
  • Artists
  • American Historical fiction
  • Irish American families
  • Fifties, 20th century
  • Children of single parents
  • American fiction, Fictional works by one author
  • Albany, N.y.
  • Sagas

Quick answers

Who wrote Very Old Bones?

Very Old Bones was written by Kennedy, William and first published in 1992.

What genre is Very Old Bones?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

How long is Very Old Bones?

The median edition has 292 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Very Old Bones?

Readers who like it often enjoy Neverhome, Half-blood Blues and The Robe.

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