Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Winter's Bone

Author: Daniel Woodrell
Stars: 5
Review by: patco81

Stunning, lyrical prose reminiscent of Faulkner and Flannery O'Connor; beautifully-drawn characters, like 16-yr-old Ree Dolly, who persevere and ultimately triumph over bleak conditions and family constraints.  The edition I read from the library system includes an interview with the author which is extremely enlightening, and a reader's guide suitable for group discussion.  Made into a film (att: HCL, please order!) that garnered awards for best picture and best screenplay at the Sundance Festival, this brilliant novel will remain in your mind long after you finish the last page.

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