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A Thousand Acres: A Novel
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Aging Larry Cook announces his intention to turn over his 1,000-acre farm--one of the largest in Zebulon County, Iowa--to his three daughters, Caroline, Ginny and Rose. A man of harsh sensibilities, he carves Caroline out of the deal because she has the nerve to be less than enthusiastic about her father's generosity. While Larry Cook deteriorates into... »
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The Sagas of Icelanders: Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition (World of the Sagas)
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[[ASIN:0976280981 Stepping Off the Edge: Learning & Living Spiritual Practice]]
Roots time for me. I am half Icelandic. People tend to think of the ancient Norsemen as barbaric murderers. Well, they went a-Viking, and you probably wouldn't want to meet them on one of their "shopping trips". But the Norse had a rich and complicated culture, their ... »
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Of Human Bondage (Bantam Classics)
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Of Human Bondage is a study of how life circumstances mold human behavior and thought. The story follows Philip Carey's life from birth to age 30. We see life through Philip's eyes to understand the experiences that shape the boy and the man. Through life's trials; disability, loss, deprivation, ridicule, friendships, love and achievement Philip grows ... »
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Ten Days in the Hills
First, I'm a big Jane Smiley fan and I especially like the way she tries something new every time. So Gold Star for that right there. Second, I don't be... »
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Horse Heaven
It takes a great deal of faith to gear a novel this horse-besotted to the general public. Horse love is one of those things either you get or you don't, ... »
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Ordinary Love and Good Will
Reviewed by Alex McGilvery
Ordinary Love and Good Will is a reprint of two novellas by Jane Smiley. The book is done in a very comfortable co... »
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Moo
The hallowed halls of Moo University, a midwestern agricultural institution (aka "cow college"), are rife with devious plots, mischievous intrigue, lusty... »
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Duplicate Keys
Alice, an orderly librarian, is drawn into a murder mystery when her friend, a temperamental musician named Craig shot dead in his apartment. Their group ... »
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13 Ways of Looking at the Novel
Very interesting. Smiley has refreshing opinions on how novels are written and how they achieve their effects -- such as the relative entertainment value ... »
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