Read A Country Called Home (2008)

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Author

Kim Barnes

Genre

Historical Fiction

Rating

3.46 of 5 Votes: 2

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ISBN

0307268950 (ISBN13: 9780307268952)

Language

English

Publisher

Knopf

Shops

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A Country Called Home (2008) - Plot & Excerpts

This book is from Kim Barnes at the University of Idaho who was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for another novel in 1997. At first I was depressed as I began reading it because there is alot that is depressing about the storyline and there are several tragedies throughout the book. I did, however, get sucked in by the characters. I really liked the way the author described them....she made me see the layers. This is one that might make a good book club selection. I grabbed this book while in line at the library & I am so glad I did. The river that flows through the setting is a lovely metaphor for the story. The ending was perfect in its imperfection. It didn't really end. No tidy wrap up; no conclusion. To me, a good ending is key to a good book. Loss and Lack were main features & so heart-rending. I have a lingering feeling that I really do not understand Grief.