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Poignant novel that tackles the family bonds, love, and the urge to find one's place in life. All these presented in the past and the present, with the background of Penobscot Reservation, Maine. Charles Lamosway looks back and discusses the choices he made. Relatively short novel, about an ordinary man, it might seem, but Charles's longing for his daughter, the care he took of his mother, and love he had for his stepfather, made his a character I warmed up to and felt for. Captivating and one of the best books I have read this year.
A big thank-you to Morgan Talty, RB Media, and NetGalley for a free audiobook in exchange for my honest review.*
A big thank-you to Morgan Talty, RB Media, and NetGalley for a free audiobook in exchange for my honest review.*
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May 30, 2024 11:07AM
I just googled the Penobscot Reservation and this sounds like a touching and interesting story, Beata...thanks for the review!
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MarilynW wrote: "I just googled the Penobscot Reservation and this sounds like a touching and interesting story, Beata...thanks for the review!"Thank you, Marilyn :)) I often look for books on The First Nations, especially on the problems they experience and the impact of the heritage on their lives. This seems to be a simple story at first, but it is everything but simple ...
That's some high praise, Beata, one of the best this year. I'm glad you found it and enjoyed it so much.
Jenna wrote: "That's some high praise, Beata, one of the best this year. I'm glad you found it and enjoyed it so much."Thank you, Jenna :)) I appreciated the writing, and got close to the protagonist .. This novel surprised me ..
Terrific review, Beata! I love a good family saga!
Canadian Jen wrote: "Terrific review, Beata! I love a good family saga!"Thank you, Jen :))
Martine wrote: "Great review, Beata :)"Martine, thank you! :))
Wonderful review, Beata and high recommendation.
Fantastic that you discovered one of the best books this year Beata. Great review.
Lovely review, Beata.
Peter wrote: "Wonderful review, Beata and high recommendation."Thank you, Peter :))
Maureen wrote: "Fantastic that you discovered one of the best books this year Beata. Great review."Maureen, thank you! :))
Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "Lovely review, Beata."PP, thank you! :)0
Daniel wrote: "Tempting review, Beata."Daniel, thank you :))
Grand review, Beata. I've been hearing good things about this one, so nice to see your five stars :-)
Sounds like an important and touching story. Lovely review Beata! 🌷
Libby wrote: "Grand review, Beata. I've been hearing good things about this one, so nice to see your five stars :-)"Thank you, Libby :)) Emotional read ..
Tina wrote: "Sounds like an important and touching story. Lovely review Beata! 🌷"Tina, thank you :)) The stories moved me deeply ..
When I read the review of this book I wasn’t so sure I wanted to add this book to my ever growing WTR list. However, after your review that it was one of your favorites of the year, I’m off to the book store asap.
Eileen wrote: "When I read the review of this book I wasn’t so sure I wanted to add this book to my ever growing WTR list. However, after your review that it was one of your favorites of the year, I’m off to the ..."Thank you, Eileen :)) I recommend the interview on PouredOver with the Author, watched it this morning, it's rather interesting :) I'll definitely read his other novel because Mr Talty's writing is gripping, in my opinion .. Hope you find this novel good :)
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Love your review Beata, and love the 5-Stars too!
Terence M - [Quot libros, quam breve tempus!] wrote: "Love your review Beata, and love the 5-Stars too!"Thank you, Terence, My Friend :))
Hi Beata, thank-you for your review - you reminded me I wanted to read this. And because it was one of your favorites so far this year Ineven more so want me to make it. When my dearest friends, old friends, her family lived in the south of the reservation the whole area there is Penopscot Bay and called the Pip Scott over the years. Lots of people who moved up there get away from the city and houses, but her mom grew up there. I wish she was around to ask about this book and how it was when she was growing up anyway
Beata, - my iPad bleeped out before I could edit. make should be read. When should be One. Part of the area a uts on Pemnobscot bay. Anyway should be deleted. Hope all is well with you.
Q wrote: "Beata, - my iPad bleeped out before I could edit. make should be read. When should be One. Part of the area a uts on Pemnobscot bay. Anyway should be deleted. Hope all is well with you."Thank you, Q :)) Lovely of you to mention your dear friend, who, I'm certain, would appreciate the plot as well as the nuances of blood quantum, which the Author explains as regards to the inhabitants of the Reservation. I checked the pictures, it's such a lovely area! Hugs! :))
