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I need to stop reading about thoughtful Midwesterners; as much as they are family, they make me sad.
3.5 out of 5 stars...Home was a very well written book, however it is one of those that is slow and plodding...exploring the everyday life of a family. Most (if not all) of the book is set at the home of Reverend Boughton. Boughton lives with his adult daughter Glory, who takes care if him in his old age. Glory's older brother returns home after taking off 20 years prior. Glory and Jack bond over their troubled histories and their common desire to escape hte town of Gilead. I enjoyed HOME more t
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This is a really interesting book because so little happens plot-wise, and yet Robinson creates this intensely rich emotional landscape for each character and the world of Gilead such that you get totally invested in the book even though "nothing happens" (but ok, to be clear things do actually happen) I spent the last several pages crying, which is pretty rare for me even for a sad book, because Robinson is so good at building these characters that you become attached to and are rooting for.
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