AbeBooks.com: The Coal Tattoo (9781565123687) by House, Silas and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. Check … You'll be glad there. What is it about me and connect the dots books. Silas House. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store Check Availability at Nearby Stores. I enjoyed the book very much, so much that I have already reserved the sequel to this book at my local library and plan to read the third book in the trilogy after the next book. The bond of sisterhood and love they shared helped them throughout the trials of their lives. . Silas House knows and loves the area of Kentucky he writes about. There were some poignant parts which got me to thinking and reminiscing about my own family's Appalachian roots in Kentucky. "Coal Tattoo" (feat. A must read for Kentuckians-- rich local color, poetic figurative language that captures the heart of a people bound by mountains and hard-scrabble life and their love of land. Easter and Anneth were sisters bonded through their love of each other and the land they grew up on. The girls, orphaned at an early age by their father’s death in a coal mining accident and the subsequent suicide of their mother, were raised by their grandmothers, from whom they absorbed a great appreciation of the natural world. I guess I'm a little biased because I can't stand reading books set in the 60's, but I thought I would still give this one a chance hoping it would be as good as A Parchment of Leaves. The author portrayed the men in the story fairly, without making any of them all bad, but let us see what they were de. Silas House embodies a sense of family and community, an appreciation and a disdain for the simple life and forgiveness and tolerance of others in his latest book, The Coal Tattoo. Silas House is the nationally bestselling author of five novels--Clay's Quilt, 2001; A Parchment of Leaves, 2003; The Coal Tattoo, 2005; Eli the Good, 2009; and Same Sun Here (co-authored with Neela Vaswani) 2012--as well as a book of creative nonfiction--Something's Rising, co-authored with Jason Howard, 2009; and three plays: The Hurting Part (2005), This Is My Heart for You (2012), and In These Fields, with Sam Gleaves, 2016. New Trade Paperback Ships in 1 to 3 days Qty Store; 20: Local Warehouse: 20: Remote Warehouse: Synopses & Reviews Synopsis. He also tried to infuse supernatural aspect that was not fully explored. Blood veins blue as the coal. Especially when it comes to Appalachian fiction. One falls into the lap of any man, the other is afraid to even date. We’ve had a Gazette-Mail story and a Coal Tattoo blog post about the U.S. I couldn't stand the two main characters, Easter and Anneth. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I love the characters and how the author respects the traditions and religious beliefs of the people of Southeastern KY. The Coal Tattoo is a powerful and moving tale of people whose lives are shaped by the tragedy of coal mining. Fiction. The story is about the people and culture of the eastern mountains. The Coal Tattoo. I couldn't stand the two main characters, Easter and Anneth. and it was like seeing joy made into a human form that could travel across the dance floor." Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Easter is a very proper and God fearing young lady. The Coal Tattoo continues the saga of the Sullivan family, following the relationship of two sisters, the wild and exuberant Anneth and the spiritual, Pentecostal Easter, both grandchildren of Vine and Serena of A Parchment of Leaves. When reading his books I can picture myself in the story and I get so involved in the lives of the characters that I never want the books to end. A fun read, none too serious and not as good as my first Silas House read, Parchment of Leaves. Silas House is the best author I have ever read. I enjoyed the chance to think back on my father's stories of his Kentucky upbringing, of coal mining, tobacco farming and his making moonshine when he was a youngster. Last Updated on May 5, 2015, by eNotes Editorial. Want it Today? Algonquin $24.95 (324p) ISBN 978-1-56512-368-7. The spiritual Easter, a devout Pentecostal who eschews drinking, smoking, and dancing, has her hands full with earthy Anneth, a wild child suffering from severe mood swings, who regularly sneaks out to pursue the pastimes condemned by her sister. Silas House is a gifted storyteller. Speaker Date: 11/14/20. Ebook By Silas House. I also got a real hankering for buttermilk biscuits which only occurs when the author brings a southern story to life for me. The Coal Tattoo . Looking for some out-of-this-world reading this summer? I plowed through this one in a few days because I didn't want to read it, but as the book group leader I'm compelled to. He is especially talented in writing the female voice. Excellent. We’ll see if I have access to those highlights after the book is returned. Word Count: 268. Will the differences in their young lives and in their very natures tear them apart or will the bond of the sisters prevail? Listenin' to my rubber tires whine / Goodbye to Buckeye and white Sycamore. View All Available Formats & Editions. Mine Safety and Health Administration’s new voluntary training initiative, a program launched in response to a troubling uptick in coal-mining deaths this year, especially in West Virginia. Anneth is a beauty whose wild streak draws her into drinking, barroom flirtations, and impulsive marriages to a Nashville-bound singer/guitarist, a wealthy mine foreman, and ultimately a dangerously controlling man. His writing is extraordinary. Wonderful. His nature descriptions were wonderful, and you could really feel the grief and desperation of the community when faced with the results of strip mining. ... Silas House brings readers a rich and moving story of … And I'm really honored to be able to say that the author is both my friend and mentor. Throughout their hardships, Easter and Anneth gain strength from their deep roots in the Kentucky soil. Anneth was one of those women always making poor choices because she wanted fun and excitement, and her sister Easter was the settled, responsible one who just wanted home and family. I just could not get into this book. Set in the back drop of Appalacian KY, these people could have easily been my hillbilly cousins so I didn't even learn about a new way of life. Published by Ballantine Books. He also tried to infuse supernatural aspect that was not fully explored. ONLINE - CLAY'S QUILT, THE COAL TATTOO, OR A PARCHMENT OF LEAVES (you can add to your cart below as well) OVER THE PHONE - Call 865-951-2180 and pay with card over the phone. Silas House's writing possesses a quality that makes it lyrical and raw, and the story is realistic - My favorite passages are included below: A poignant, texturally rich, gritty with the feel of Appalachia, humid, real, and just plain great story. Each book is wonderful and they are all stand-alone novels. "Their land was the most important thing they had besides one another. Two sisters can't stand to live together, but can't bear to be apart. Although I understand that the author was trying to show distinction between siblings, too many characters that I was unable to connect. As Silas House unravels the incredible family history of these two sisters, you find yourself drooling for a glimpse of their grandmothers and grandchildren. Silas House is the nationally bestselling author of five novels--Clay's Quilt, 2001; A Parchment of Leaves, 2003; The Coal Tattoo, 2005; Eli the Good, 2009; and Same Sun Here (co-authored with Neela Vaswani) 2012--as well as a book of creative nonfiction--Something's Rising, co-authored with Jason Howard, 2009; and three plays: The Hurting Part (2005), This Is My Heart for You (2012), and In These. It took about a quarter way in to really pick up for me. $16.95. GENRE. In World War II-era rural Kentucky, twenty-two-year-old Easter and Anneth, her teenaged sister, lose their parents young, so … (The child has a blue birthmark similar to a “coal tattoo” that marks men who have survived cave-ins.) The titular image of the coal tattoo a bluish tinge that seeps under a miner's skin and leaves a permanent stain is a perfect metaphor for the novel's depiction of the indelible imprint the land leaves on the human soul. Silas House, Author . In. Classifications Dewey Decimal Class 813/.6 Library of Congress PS3558.O8659 C63 2004, PS3558.O8659C63 2004 The Physical Object Pagination 324 p. ; Number of pages 324 ID Numbers Open Library OL3305174M Internet Archive … There were some poignant parts which got me to thinking and reminiscing about my own family's Appalachian roots in Kentucky. In lucid prose with an ear for the voice of the sisters’ time and place, Silas House brings readers a rich and moving story of coal country. More overwrought Southern Appalachian chick lit from my book discussion group. They lacked the strength and depth of Vine and Esme in the previous story. I just could not get into this book. Fiction & Literature. It’s a spare life and many have lost loved ones to the coal mines, but their love of the land and family gives them strength to carry on. "Anneth was dancing . I ju. We're grateful to have him at work telling these stories. The Coal Tattoo: A Novel. I enjoyed the chance to think back on my father's stories of his Kentucky upbringing, of coal mi. A fun read, none too serious and not as good as my first Silas House read, Parchment of Leaves. This was a beautifully written book about two very different sisters growing up in coal country.. Start your 48-hour free trial and unlock all the summaries, Q&A, and analyses you need to get better grades now. It is also a reflection of life in a rural area and the … Excellent. In World War II-era rural Kentucky, twenty-two-year-old Easter and Anneth, her teenaged sister, lose their parents young, so they must raise each other. Silas House. This edition was published in 2004 by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, N.C. One worships the flashy world of Nashville, the other is a devout Pentecostal. Read about Coal Tattoo from Jim Croce's Facets and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Throughout the book, there was discussion about the secrets grandmothers keep, but we never learn any details. Adele gives the 1st detailed look at her Saturn tattoo while celebrating her 33rd birthday on social media. . One gets pregnant in a flash, the other desperately wants to have a child. There is no better writer than Silas House. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. By the end, I was in. The Coal Tattoo is a powerful and moving tale of people whose lives are shaped by the tragedy of coal mining. This is a very good book. Will the differences in their young lives and in their very natures tear them apart or w. In World War II-era rural Kentucky, twenty-two-year-old Easter and Anneth, her teenaged sister, lose their parents young, so they must raise each other. It is an intricate tale of two sisters, Easter and Anneth Sizemore, raised under the watchful caring eye of their grandmothers, Vine and Serena after the sudden tragic death of their mother. The relationship between the sisters is frayed by Anneth’s recklessness, but … Log in here. I really enjoyed this lyrical story about the special relationship between orphaned sisters Easter and Anneth who live on their beloved inherited Kentucky land. Paperback. I don't think the books were meant to be a series, because they were written at different times and not in the correct order, but they are about the same family. Both of them were just so flat and frustrating. Paperback $ 16.95. I've been coal miner all of my life. The novel features characters that appear in his previous two books, A PARCHMENT OF LEAVES and his first, CLAY'S QUILT. Anneth enters into three bad marriages, finally giving birth to a son fathered by a soldier traveling through town on his way to Vietnam. Absolutely loved it. The book was very eventful and kept me intrigued from beginning to end. The love that Silas House has for Kentucky and Tennessee and its people is evident in the care he takes in crafting beautifully written novels about people that can be easily written off as dumb hillbillies by the outside world. Anneth is the opposite, she loves to go out drinking and dancing and generally getting into trouble. I just did not connect with the characters in this novel. All three are wonderful books that center on … I just did not connect with the characters in this novel. Blood veins blue as the coal. He has created a portrait of a family connecting their stories across three different eras. I don't th. Silas House plunges you into the world of wild-girl Easter and her straight-laced big sister Easter, twisting you along a narrative ride that never grows dull and leads to unlikely places. THE COAL TATTOO. I was excited to find characters in this book from two of House's other books, A Parchment of Leaves and Clay's Quilt. I was rooting for the characters from the first scene. I read the book on Hoopla and was able to highlight several areas I thought were worth remembering. List Price: 16.95* * Individual store prices may vary. It brings me close to the people of Apalachia. This was another great book by the amazingly talented Silas House. Silas House plunges you into the world of wild-girl Easter and her straight-laced big sister Easter, twisting you along a narrative ride that never grows dull and leads to unlikely places. The Coal Tattoo expands upon the Appalachian family saga in author Silas House’s two previous novels, Clay’s Quilt (2001) and A Parchment of Leaves (2002). In World War II-era rural Kentucky, twenty-two-year-old Easter and Anneth, her teenaged sister, lose their parents young, so they must raise each other. I wanted love this story. The bond of sisterhood and love they shared helped them throughout the trials of their lives. This is what's at the heart of Silas House's third, masterful novel, which tells the story of … eNotes.com will help you with any book or any question. After the deaths of these women, twenty-year-old Easter gives up a college scholarship to stay home and raise fifteen-year-old Anneth. ISBN 10: 0345480058 ISBN 13: 9780345480057 Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by Wednesday, April 28. Easter finds her life in the Pentecostal Holiness church and its music, while Anneth dances and drinks in less-than-holy honky-tonks. Paperback. Already a member? It's only a matter of time before their predilections split their paths and nearly undo their bond. The Coal Tattoo . I’ve ordered the other two Companion books in this series: A Parchment of Leaves ( House’s most acclaimed book) and Clay’s Quilt. $16.95. Two sisters who are so very different, are so very much alike in how much they loved each other. I suggest this book to anyone even if they aren't from Appalachia. Easter finds her life in the Pentecostal Holiness church and its music, while Anneth dances and drinks in less-than-holy honky-tonks. Somebody said, "That's a strange tattoo you have on the side of your head" I said, "That's the blueprint left by the coal. Coal Tattoo Lyrics: Travelin' down that coal town road. I guess I'm a little biased because I can't stand reading books set in the 60's, but I thought I would still give this one a chance hoping it would be as good as A Parchment of Leaves. The Coal Tattoo by Silas House. How these two women learn to overcome their past, sacrifice deeply for each other, and live together again in the only place that matters is the story of The Coal Tattoo. Comment on this title; Synopses & Reviews; ISBN13: 9781949467260 ISBN10: 1949467260 All Product Details. Both of them were just so flat and frustrating. In World War II-era rural Kentucky, twenty-two-year-old Easter and Anneth, her teenaged sister, lose their parents young, so they must raise each other. If you intend on reading them all then read A Parchment of Leaves, The Coal Tattoo and then Clay's Quilt in that order. I have read the authors previous 2 books and this one is just as captivating as those were. Now, the United Mine Workers of America union is continuing its criticism of the MSHA program. I will admit I didn't know I was in the middle till i was done, and to make it worse it was the last book written, and apparently the Author didn't know they would work together till this story came about, but now I will read with more than I wanted when I get to the other stories. The Coal Tattoo takes place in World War II-era rural Kentucky, where twenty-two-year-old Easter and Anneth, her teenaged sister, lose their parents young and now must raise each other.Easter finds her life in the Pentecostal Holiness church and its music, while Anneth dances and drinks in less-than-holy honky-tonks. Setting The setting is placed in the mountains of Kentucky in a small town called free creek. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Definitely not as strong as A Parchment of Leaves. This a story primarily of two very different sisters as they walk through various trials, sometimes successfully and sometimes just by enduring. This novel was … The 2 main charachters, Anneth & Easter were some of the most unlikeable people ever. I'm leavin' you behind. One gets pregnant in a flash, the other desperately wants to have child. I'm leavin' you behind / I've been coal miner all of my life. . I was rooting for the characters from the first scene. He can write characters, storylines and settings that are truly masterful. By the end, I was incredibly bored with the story and just wanted to get through it. In the end the two women risk injury and arrest to protect their home from the coal company which has claimed their property and threatened to destroy it by strip mining. The Coal Tattoo 368. by Silas House | Editorial Reviews. by Blair. Layin' down track in the hole. That loving the land was a given, not something one could choose, the same way you love your sister or brother even when you don't want to.". I love Silas's fiction. The time this novel takes place is probably around the 1960's The Coal Tattoo Characters Plot Synopsis Silas House The main two characters of this novel are the main two characters This was another great book by the amazingly talented Silas House. Welcome back. “She felt as if she had spent her childhood here, running, lying back, pulling out the stamens of honeysuckle to drink their juice.”, “He would think they were the tears of a simple woman and he’d not have the sense to see that she was crying because she was so angry.”, Final Impressions: The Coal Tattoo, by Silas House - February 2021, Initial Impressions: The Coal Tattoo, by Silas House - February 2021, 33 Can't-Wait Works of YA Speculative Fiction for Summer. The writing was good and I could picture the various landscapes including the coal tattoo. I first read this book several years ago, along with the others in the series--Clay's Quilt and Parchment of Leaves--- but loved rereading this one for my book club. October 2004 "Under all is the land." Although I understand that the author was trying to show distinction between siblings, too many characters that I was unable to connect. and it was like seeing joy made into a human form that could travel across the dance floor." The Coal Tattoo Silas House Review by Linda Stankard. Other Editions of This Title: Hardcover (9/24/2004) Description. Easter marries a good man, suffers a miscarriage and drifts from the church for a time. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. One falls into the lap of any man, the other is afraid to even date. $13.49. Railroad Earth) Travelling down this coal town road Listening to my rubber tires whine Good-bye to buckeye and white sycamore I'm leaving you behind I've been a coal man all my life Laying down track in the hole Got a back like an ironwood, Warped by the wind, Blood veins as blue as the coal Blood veins as blue as the coal Somebody said "That's a strange tattoo Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking for. To see what your friends thought of this book, This was a 3.5 star read for me, rounded up to 4. THE COAL TATTOO by Silas House October 15,2004 THE COAL TATTOO by Silas House was my second book by this author, and third in his "trilogy" of books that take place in the mountains of Kentucky. Anneth was selfish and childish and Easter was pious and they both suffered from bipolar disorder. *** 2) PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS FOR US TO SEND THE … Refresh and try again. It was a pleasure to read. This was a 3.5 star read for me, rounded up to 4. A beautiful story of the bonds that bind us to family and the land we grow up on. It is the story of two sisters who lived in eastern Kentucky; one was as wild as could be while the other was very sensible and church-going. His books make me homesick for where I grew up. Anneth was one of those women always making poor choices because she wanted fun and excitement, and her sister Easter was the settled, responsible one who just wanted home and family. Beautifully written, The Coal Tattoo is a paean to the Kentucky hill country as well as an insightful character study. The coal tattoo a novel 1st ed. . RELEASED. This is the third of three books that are a loose trilogy about a Kentucky family living in coal mining country. Be the first to ask a question about The Coal Tattoo. Easter being the older of the two tries her best to keep Anneth under control, but it ain't easy. It took about a quarter way in to really pick up for me. They lacked the strength and depth of Vine and Esme in the previous story. "Anneth was dancing . Definitely not though. Gotta back like an ironwood, bit by the wind. The Coal Tattoo - The Coal Tattoo audiobook, by Silas House... Two sisters can't stand to live together, but can't bear to be apart. ... Coal is a natural resource that accelerate both economic and social development. This narrative follows the lives of sisters Easter and Anneth Sizemore of Clay County, Kentucky, during the 1960’s. Easter and Anneth are sisters who are different from one another. One worships the flashy world of Nashville, the other is a devout Pentecostal. I wanted love this story. How do the tragedies in the two sisters’ lives influence their approaches to living? Easter finds her life in the Pentecostal Holiness church and its music, while Anneth dances and drinks in less-than-holy honky-tonks. Definitely not though. The Coal Tattoo refers to a mark left on a coal miner after a mining accident, and it is a badge of honor worn by these men. The relationships Silas describes and the scenes he paints are just beautiful. You'll be glad there are two other books in tandem with this story, Clay's Quilt and A Parchment of Leaves. Pointless & predictable! A poignant, texturally rich, gritty with the feel of Appalachia, humid, real, and just plain great story. It also helps to set up the theme of this book, that of the life of the coal miner and his family. It is the story of two sisters who lived in eastern Kentucky; one was as wild as could be while the other was very sensible and church-going. The Coal Tattoo expands upon the Appalachian family saga in author Silas House’s two previous novels, Clay’s Quilt (2001) and A Parchment of Leaves (2002). Although temperamentally very different, the sisters’ shared love of the land they grew up on provides an unbreakable bond. You wouldn't know by reading one, that you are missing out on anything. Edition Notes Genre Fiction. We’d love your help. July 7th 2020 ©2021 eNotes.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. House also adds themes and commentary effortlessly and does it all without being heavy-handed. The story is about the people and culture of the eastern mountains. I thought Parchment of Leaves was a much better book, but then I thought Vine and Serena were better characters than the two sisters in this novel. The author portrayed the men in the story fairly, without making any of them all bad, but let us see what they were dealing with as well as the women. Definitely not as strong as A Parchment of Leaves. The writing was good and I could picture the various landscapes including the coal tattoo. 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