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David Guterson

A concise guide to David Guterson's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Author overview

David Guterson (born 1956) is a novelist and screenwriter whose body of work spans novels. This writing is associated with United States. Major works and useful reading starting points include Snow Falling on Cedars. Key themes include Evidence, memory, and prejudice, Racism, citizenship, and belonging, Love without possession, and Chance and moral responsibility.

Reading pathway

Begin with Snow Falling on Cedars.

Representative starting points

Snow Falling on Cedars

A murder trial on a divided island forces a wounded journalist to decide whether private resentment matters more than evidence that can free an innocent man.

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