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Ella S
  • Rated 4 stars

1909, one-room school house in Montana. Doig's writing is very poetic, lyrical, and playful. I liked it.

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  • Beth D
      • Rated 0 stars

    recommended by Nancy

    Beth D wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Lucy M
      • Rated 5 stars

    Excellent book!

    Lucy M wrote this review Wednesday, December 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Dede T
      • Rated 3 stars

    good read for someone who enjoys country farm life in the early 20th century

    Dede T wrote this review Saturday, November 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Erica H
      • Rated 4 stars

    This one started off slow for me, but I ended up really liking it. It is smart and heartwarming.

    Erica H wrote this review Wednesday, November 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Stephanie
      • Rated 5 stars

    This novel brought me smoothly into the protagonist's world(s), back and forth through time and reflection. It left me feeling as though I'd been in his sitting room hearing it all at once, despite work and meals distracting me from the pages. Thank you, Mr. Doig!

    Stephanie wrote this review Monday, November 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Rita B
      • Rated 3 stars

    The book is kind of boring at some parts but it gets better. It's not one of my favorites though.

    Rita B wrote this review Thursday, October 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Brenden T
      • Rated 0 stars

    wow myself i kinda felt this book boring. i kinda felt like i had to drag myself all the way through the book.

    Brenden T wrote this review Tuesday, October 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Gretchen S
      • Rated 5 stars

    After some more challenging reads, my book club chose this easier-to-read pioneer family tale with lots of 1-room schoolhouse and playground scenes. The narrator looks back on his youth, his father's trials raising the 2 boys and overseeing their education. Their new "housekekeper" adds life and mystery to the family. Good local color.

    Gretchen S wrote this review Saturday, October 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Debbie D
      • Rated 3 stars

    I enjoyed this book, but had a hard time staying interested in it for some reason and I'm not sure why. It took me a long time to read it, but I'm glad I did. Kind of nostalgic, somewhat rambling. I'm not sure how I feel about it; I liked it, but I didn't love it.

    Debbie D wrote this review Wednesday, September 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Anne S
      • Rated 5 stars

    What a wonderful book. I read most of it in two days when I really should have been doing something else. The style is clean, intelligent, and ... lyrical. Ultimately, i like Morrie better than Rose so I was disappointed with the plot's resolution, but the boys were charming and well-differentiated and I wanted the story to go on for their sakes. A good regionalist, a very fine writer. Grade: A

    Anne S wrote this review Wednesday, September 23 2009. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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