Betty
The International Bestseller
by Tiffany McDaniel
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Pub Date 20 Aug 2020 | Archive Date 24 Sep 2020
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Description
'Breahtaking'
Vogue
'So engrossing! Betty is a page-turning Appalachian coming-of-age story steeped in Cherokee history, told in undulating prose that settles right into you'
Naoise Dolan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Exciting Times
'I felt consumed by this book. I loved it, you will love it'
Daisy Johnson, Booker Prize shortlisted author of Everthing Under
'Betty is woven of many things, light and dark, and most of all it is life in all its shades: all its brilliances and disappointments, sadnesses and hopes. Vivid and lucid, Betty has stayed with me'
Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mercies
'I loved Betty: I fell for its strong characters and was moved by the story it portrayed'
Fiona Mozley, Booker Prize shortlisted author of Elmet
'A girl comes of age against the knife.'
So begins the story of Betty Carpenter.
Born in a bathtub in 1954 to a Cherokee father and white mother, Betty is the sixth of eight siblings. The world they inhabit is one of poverty and violence - both from outside the family and also, devastatingly, from within. When her family's darkest secrets are brought to light, Betty has no choice but to reckon with the brutal history hiding in the hills, as well as the heart-wrenching cruelties and incredible characters she encounters in her rural town of Breathed, Ohio.
Despite the hardship she faces, Betty is resilient. Her curiosity about the natural world, her fierce love for her sisters and her father's brilliant stories are kindling for the fire of her own imagination, and in the face of all she bears witness to, Betty discovers an escape: she begins to write.
A heartbreaking yet magical story, Betty is a punch-in-the-gut of a novel - full of the crushing cruelty of human nature and the redemptive power of words.
'Not a story you will soon forget'
Karen Joy Fowler, Booker Prize shortlisted author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves
'Shot through with moonshine, Bible verses, and folklore, Betty is about the cruelty we inflict on one another, the beauty we still manage to find, and the stories we tell in order to survive'
Eowyn Ivey, author of The Snow Child
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781474617529 |
| PRICE | £14.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 464 |
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Featured Reviews
Deja R, Reviewer
Wow I’m speechless after reading the last few pages...
This is an interesting and important novel about family ties, race, abuse and so much more. I loved the authors writing style which is magical.
Even though the beginning was a bit slow and the story is heartbreaking I could not put this down. I really enjoyed this novel and will definitely about it for a while.,
Aaron N, Reviewer
I am in awe. Betty is a marvel. A masterclass in writing. It feels like every phrase, damn, every sentence, is astonishing. It's a novel that other authors will envy. If I had only a smidgen of Tiffany's talent I would be happy. Betty is a harrowing, beautiful experience. Full of hope and despair. Sadness and longing. A terrifying novel that made me feel every emotion possible. At times it made me so angry I was literally gritting my teeth, but amidst that rage there are also signs of light scattered throughout, mainly in the form of Betty's father, landons many stories and metaphors. He is a beacon of strength throughout and one of the greatest characters I have ever had the pleasure of reading about. He's the figure the story always goes back to for a break from the many horrific ordeals the Carpenter family goes through, which there are many. My book of the year so far. The highest possible recommendation.
Educator 557441
This is one of those immersive books where you truly feel you are living Bettys life, so much that you almost forget who she is, as all the action carries on with you in the midst of it all. It’s a tale of life in poverty by the Appalachian mountains, of racial prejudice, the importance of Cherokee culture, and family. The family suffers from poverty and prejudice, and there are deeply uncomfortable truths in the book which make it uncomfortable reading in points.
I really enjoyed the phrasing, language and the way the story unfolded.
Thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ahead of publication in exchange for an honest review .
Sarah H, Book Trade Professional
I had high hopes for Tiffany McDaniels 'Betty' and it did not disappoint. The eponymous hero of the novel, Betty, is one of eight children, born to a white mother and Cherokee father. It's a tough read in parts, particularly the horrific racism Betty encounters at school, but what shines through is the love and strength she inherits from her father, who teaches her about life and how to survive. This is a powerful, beautifully written novel which I highly recommend.
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