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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “This is one of those novels that I find myself defending. People are always complaining the the story is "depressing." Perhaps, but great writing doesn't always have to be cheerful. The plot is similar to that of King Lear. A strong-willed father wills his farm to his three daughters, with...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I wanted to like this book; I really did, but as an Iowa native the story just didn't ring true. Not even "Bridges of Madison County" was this far-fetched.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“about three famileys”
Sydney F wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is touching... the writing is amazing! Its hard to stay into the book sometimes. I stopped reading it and now I'm getting a.d.d. and reading another book but anyways....”
Sumar D wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“GREAT - DISTURBING BUT GREAT.”
Meredith G wrote this review Thursday, November 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A very powerful book about a father and his relationship with his three daughters and their farm.”
Nancy N wrote this review Sunday, November 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I wanted to like this book; I really did, but as an Iowa native the story just didn't ring true. Not even "Bridges of Madison County" was this far-fetched.”
Paula C wrote this review Friday, November 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Some parts are good.”
shelley s wrote this review Thursday, October 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Jane Smiley is an excellent author. This is an interesting tale.”
Donna H wrote this review Tuesday, October 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Retelling of King Lear set in Iowa.”
LIsa M wrote this review Thursday, October 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Poignant family struggle story”
Claire A wrote this review Tuesday, October 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Jane Smiley doesn't just retell "King Lear" she also manages to shine some light on the literal poisoning of the American heartland - a region in which the family farm is being plowed under by agribusiness and pesticides are ruining the once fertile soil.”
Cary T wrote this review Sunday, October 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
