josie8's review against another edition
4.0
This was a wonderful story reminiscent of DH Lawrence in theme of peoples' ties to the land (but not much else) as the plight of the independent farm in rural Michigan is central to the story. There is a quirky cast of characters neglected by most around them, but making their own way through life nonetheless.
martamarne_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
melanie_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Somethings just come together. It's Michigan before the onslaught of winter. Rural versus subsurban. I like it.
sandyd's review
5.0
A wonderful novel - moving, funny, and one of the best looks at midwestern farm communities I've read. My review is here on my blog.
karend's review
4.0
Only picked this up because I needed a “Q” for an A-Z reading challenge I’m doing this year. It’s set in Michigan, so I connected with that part. I really liked it, then there was a chapter where horrible things were happening and I almost put it down I was so upset, but I’m glad I pushed on because by the end I liked it again.
jake's review
4.0
The sense of history in this book was really great. The juxtaposition of the Potawatomi, farmers, and suburbanites was interesting and present throughout the book.
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