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Set in 1951 Knoxville, Tennessee, Suttree follows the life of Cornelius "Buddy" Suttree, a reclusive fisherman who chooses to live on the Tennessee River rather than in the city. His days are spent among a colorful cast of missfits—runners, gamblers, drunks, and other misfits—each struggling with their own demons. Through quiet observation and simple acts of compassion, Suttree weaves his own narrative of isolation, resilience, and the human connection found in the river’s relentless flow.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Cormac McCarthy
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