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Amazing, brutal, engrossing, a combination of a specific raw American subculture on the edge of civilization and gorgeous description of landscape. Ry is a deeply written heroine and you only want the best for her. I will read more of his books in the future.
Hauntingly beautiful descriptions of winter in the Ozarks... this is almost a book of poetry. And it's a short, quick read at under 200 pages. But wait... the story is also about some of the most poverty stricken, clannish, almost evil people I've ever read about. The main character is a 16 year old girl who must search for her father in order to keep her little brothers and mentally ill mother in their home. She is unbelievably plucky, strong and wise beyond her years. The ending surprised me i
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This book hit me like a ton of bricks. Earlier this year I listened to Blood Meridian on audiotape while driving. Cormac McCarthy’s book is long, bloody, and difficult to listen to for its stark language. Certainly, it was one of the best books read this year. But most of all, it too hit me like a ton of bricks, although in bits and pieces.
Winter’s Bone was a book that I planned to read, although not for some time because I wanted to see the movie. Picking it up while traveling at my sister’s h ...more
Winter’s Bone was a book that I planned to read, although not for some time because I wanted to see the movie. Picking it up while traveling at my sister’s h ...more
Such an eerie book with a strong sense of place and breathtaking prose
This was not what I expected (I haven't seen the movie). The writing is good and the characters moved the story along. I just wasn't in love with the setting.
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Descriptive and well-written with a strong main character. Some minor characters were easily confused, and some scenes a bit unclear.
Gorgeous and horrible - and bleak. So very bleak.
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