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KING'S ROW
Book • 1941
King's Row follows Parris Mitchell, a sensitive young protagonist growing up in the fictional town of Kings Row, inspired by author Henry Bellamann's hometown of Fulton, Missouri.
The story delves into small-town life from the 1890s to the early 20th century, revealing shocking elements like the sadistic Dr. Gordon's unnecessary amputation of Drake McHugh's legs, incest, homosexuality, racism, mental illness, and prejudice.
Through lush pastoral descriptions, it explores human psyche, identity, sexuality, and the inescapable pull of one's roots amid tragedy and redemption.
The story delves into small-town life from the 1890s to the early 20th century, revealing shocking elements like the sadistic Dr. Gordon's unnecessary amputation of Drake McHugh's legs, incest, homosexuality, racism, mental illness, and prejudice.
Through lush pastoral descriptions, it explores human psyche, identity, sexuality, and the inescapable pull of one's roots amid tragedy and redemption.
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Mentioned as having a score that sounds very similar to some of the score for Star Wars.
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