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by Jane Smiley (Goodreads Author)

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Sounds like a modern-day King Lear, you think?

Alex Gallo That is exactly what it is! However, it's filtered down so it's not EXACTLY King Lear-- I read the book and the play of King Lear and the daughters in…moreThat is exactly what it is! However, it's filtered down so it's not EXACTLY King Lear-- I read the book and the play of King Lear and the daughters in each are very different, but it's the same basic storyline just set in a modern day farm in Iowa whereas King Lear is set in the 15th Century in England. Excellent book! Excellent, excellent book! (less)

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Does Rose contemplate murdering someone?

Ms.pegasus

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Did Rose have a baby with her father?

Daryl It's not clear. However, it is possible because Rose was fertile, and there was a photo of an unidentified baby in the closet.…moreIt's not clear. However, it is possible because Rose was fertile, and there was a photo of an unidentified baby in the closet.(less)

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Who was the baby in the photograph on the wall? Was Caroline ever raped by her dad? Her character left me a little confused in the end.

krdito

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WHAT genre would you consider this book?

Paula Certainly not historical fiction, as it's not based on actual events. It would be considered fiction. King Lear is considered a "tragedy", but that di…moreCertainly not historical fiction, as it's not based on actual events. It would be considered fiction. King Lear is considered a "tragedy", but that distinction isn't used anymore for modern works.(less)

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