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The writing style didn't bother me, but the lack of a story and main character did. I guess it was about Janine in the end, but I think she should have kept the focus on the family as a whole, instead of the lack of elaboration on Janine. The whole time I was reading this book, I kept thinking that it would have been a perfect novel to include different chapters from different people's perspective. I think that really would have helped, as the story was good, but... muddled I think is the word f
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This is a richly detailed book about grinding poverty in the depression. It contains women with rich, strong characters. One can almost feel the grit of the dust between one's teeth and the heavy damp before a storm. The Texas Dust bowl of the '30's and the Texas oil industry make this historical fiction very informative and a joy to read.
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Elaine Kasteler
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