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First published to critical acclaim by Houghton Mifflin, Tim O’Brien’s celebrated classic In the Lake of the Woods now returns to the house in a gorgeous new Mariner paperback edition. This riveting novel of love and mystery from the author of The Things They Carried examines the lasting... read more

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In September, after the primary, they rented an old yellow cottage in the timber at the edge of Lake of the Woods.

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  • taconite: a low-grade iron ore, containing about 27 percent iron and 51 percent silica, found as a hard rock formation in the Lake Superior region.

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  1. Tim O'Brien (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1994
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Page Count: 303

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Reading Level: Adults

Absolutely not for children. Maybe teenagers.... maybe. Many graphic, violent scenes. Heavy on profanity

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  • Ny Times: Several great articles with af ew different perspectives on O'Brien's work and writing style found in this book.

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