This book is NOT a happy, smiley read. It can be very dark at times.Apparently based on King Lear by Shakespeare. Which I will NOT be reading.
About a family dynasty in Iowa.
Everyone either dies of cancer, suicide or farm accident.
I thought of my mother several times as she grew up outside Mason City.
This book does NOT resemble her life whatsoever but helped me imagine her farm.
Yes, me. I am one generation removed from farmers!
Happy to have read another Pulitzer Prize.
People are ALL over the map with this book so read with care.
Honestly, I don't know what I thought of this one.
I'm going to watch the movie . . . even though grandma P thought it scandalous.
They filmed A Thousand Acres outside Dekalb.
Anyone been there, done this book?
I am a little offended - you think I would like it because is is a dark, sad read?
ReplyDeleteI've read it- in high school or college. I remember thinking it was a wonderful book. One of the first "literary" books I read. The movie was lame. That's my two cents. Probably one I could read again.
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