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Starr Nordgren
Jan 23, 2014 rated it liked it
Shelves: fiction
This is one of those rare instances in which I liked the movie more than the book. While the writing style is lovely (vivid imagery), the depth of Jack & Ennis' relationship isn't developed quite enough. I enjoyed the story, but didn't feel emotionally invested in the characters... ultimately, I was left wanting more. ...more
VerJean
Jan 16, 2013 rated it liked it
Hadn't seen the movie.
Have read some Annie Proulx and have more of here books on my bookshelf.
Didn't know all the "brokeback" references in today-speak.
Now I do.
Quick read and well-portrayed.
Read in 2011.h
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Anna
May 14, 2008 rated it it was amazing
Great book and Ang Lee made great movie adaptation of it. I loved that. Annie Proulx showed the situation that is this not accepted in many places.
Jen
Everything about this story makes me sad.
Sara
May 24, 2007 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
Ashley Gresh
Jul 09, 2007 rated it it was amazing
Kristin
Jul 12, 2007 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Terri
Mar 27, 2008 marked it as to-read
Kai
Apr 07, 2008 rated it it was amazing
Eve
Jun 13, 2008 added it
Leslie
Sep 16, 2008 marked it as to-read
Meg
Feb 24, 2009 rated it really liked it
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Isabel
Jun 15, 2009 rated it liked it
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Erin
Aug 14, 2009 marked it as to-read
Dawn
Aug 02, 2011 rated it liked it
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Nicole
Jul 03, 2014 added it
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Jean
Jun 27, 2015 marked it as to-read
Joanne
Jan 07, 2016 marked it as to-read
Saba A
Jan 05, 2020 marked it as to-read
Tiff
Jul 21, 2020 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Joanne
Aug 28, 2025 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Ali
Sep 26, 2025 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition