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Jim Harrison has long held the title of Best American Writer You
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I was intrigued with the idea of setting out on a road trip across the United States inspired by an old children's jigsaw puzzle of America. Cliff begins this journey after his wife divorced him, sold the farm and his dog died.
Cliff, 60 yrs old, a former teacher turned farmer, is on a trip of self-discovery and self-preservation.

I liked the meandering style of the novel. It took me a little while to appreciate the rambling thoughts of Cliff, but eventually it provided insight to his character.
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