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samjonester's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mommamia's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hobbesinkc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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
5.0
hoodster's review against another edition
3.0
This was one of my favorite novels when I read it for the first time in my life 20s. I just finished re-reading it 30 years later and was quite surprised not to enjoy it. There are still enough highlights to garner a three star rating, but I can't say that I would recommend the book. Harrison is often pedantic, pretentious, discursive, and sometimes annoying. The main characters are not particularly realistic or likable. The exceptions would be Naomi and the elderly Swede.
I also find it strange that this book is marketed with Dalva appearing as a Native American in the cover art, and yet there is nothing in the narrative to support this version of her appearance.
I had the same frustrating experience re-reading Wolf, which I also found brilliant in my 20s. Maybe Harrison is a young man's author.
I also find it strange that this book is marketed with Dalva appearing as a Native American in the cover art, and yet there is nothing in the narrative to support this version of her appearance.
I had the same frustrating experience re-reading Wolf, which I also found brilliant in my 20s. Maybe Harrison is a young man's author.
lauraharris5's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! Made me actually romanticize the Midwest lol. Such an interesting blend of generational family stories, history, nature, and life.
sayyahtobookseh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
carie's review
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.75
dave37's review against another edition
5.0
I'll admit that I tend to readily connect with Harrison's writing, but this was just a terrific read for me. It's another of those books that just makes you slow down to give it proper attention. The characters are interesting, multi-faceted, and develop over the course of the story. Up there with True North as my favorite Harrison so far.