Owning Jolene

by Shelby Hearon

Jolene wonders whether she belongs to either parent--who kidnapped her on a regular basis--or her bickering aunt and uncle, or the artist who makes her famous, in a humorous tale about belonging

Genres: Fiction

Paperback

First published December 24, 1988

Reviews

[يوسف عبداللطيف · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Owning Jolene" makes it clear that "Shelby Hearon" isn't afraid of jarring the reader out of their comfort zone. The concepts here serve as a strong warning against blind obedience. Easily one of the most compelling works by "Shelby Hearon" recently.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

She is an artist's model. her divorced parents kidnapped her back and forth as a child.

[Danielle C. · Rating 3 out of 5]

quick read. Didn't really make an impression either way.

[Steph · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn't like anything about this book.