A review by lacywolfe
Barkskins, by Annie Proulx
5.0
I loved this epic read about the Sel and Duke families. It spans generations and covers quite a number of characters and locales, which makes for a super lengthy novel. The writing and story are so beautiful that it makes it worth the while, for me, at least. The story begins in New France and continues through to modern day America following the two family's involvement in the timber industry.
I grew up in an area where timber is big business, so perhaps that lends to my interest. Proulx certainly did her research to get things right (or at least they sound right to me!). I actually enjoyed reading about all the people she thanked at the end for assistance in putting the massive book together.
I grew up in an area where timber is big business, so perhaps that lends to my interest. Proulx certainly did her research to get things right (or at least they sound right to me!). I actually enjoyed reading about all the people she thanked at the end for assistance in putting the massive book together.