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This Tender Land : A Novel by William Kent Krueger (2020, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAtria Books
ISBN-101476749302
ISBN-139781476749303
eBay Product ID (ePID)10038394797
Product Key Features
Book TitleThis Tender Land : a Novel
Number of Pages464 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicNative American & Aboriginal, Literary, Historical
GenreFiction
AuthorWilliam Kent Krueger
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight12.3 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.3 in
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Reviews"If you're among of the millions who raced through Where the Crawdads Sing this year and are looking for another expansive, atmospheric American saga, look to the latest from Kreuger." -- Entertainment Weekly, Praise for Ordinary Grace , winner of the 2014 Edgar Award for Best Novel "Pitch-perfect...I loved this book." --Dennis Lehane, New York Times bestselling author of Live by Night and The Given Day, Praise for This Tender Land "If you liked Where the Crawdads Sing, you'll love This Tender Land by best-selling author William Kent Krueger. This story is as big-hearted as they come." -- Parade Magazine, "Long, sprawling, and utterly captivating, readers will eat up every delicious word of it." -- New York Journal of Books, "Absorbing and wonderfully-paced, this fictional narrative set against historical truths mesmerizes the reader with its evocations of compassion, courage, and self-discovery. . . THIS TENDER LAND is a gripping, poignant tale swathed in both mythical and mystical overtones." --Bob Drury, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart of Everything That Is, "More than a simple journey; it is a deeply satisfying odyssey, a quest in search of self and home. Richly imagined and exceptionally well plotted and written, the novel is, most of all, a compelling, often haunting story that will captivate both adult and young adult readers." -- Booklist, "Once in a blue moon a book drops down on your desk that demands to be read. You pick it up and read the first page, and then the second, and you are hooked. Such a book is Ordinary Grace ...This is a book that makes the reader feel better just by having been exposed to the delights of the story. It will stay with you for quite some time and you will always remember it with a smile." -- Huffington Post, "Crafted in exquisitely beautiful prose, this is a story to be treasured - outstanding and unforgettable." -- Historical Novel Review, "A picaresque tale of adventure during the Great Depression. Part Grapes of Wrath , part Huckleberry Finn , Krueger's novel is a journey over inner and outer terrain toward wisdom and freedom." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "If you liked Where the Crawdads Sing, you'll love This Tender Land ...This story is as big-hearted as they come." -- Parade The unforgettable story of four orphans who travel the Mississippi River on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression. In the summer of 1932, on the banks of Minnesota's Gilead River, Odie O'Banion is an orphan confined to the Lincoln Indian Training School, a pitiless place where his lively nature earns him the superintendent's wrath. Forced to flee after committing a terrible crime, he and his brother, Albert, their best friend, Mose, and a brokenhearted little girl named Emmy steal away in a canoe, heading for the mighty Mississippi and a place to call their own. Over the course of one summer, these four orphans journey into the unknown and cross paths with others who are adrift, from struggling farmers and traveling faith healers to displaced families and lost souls of all kinds. With the feel of a modern classic, This Tender Land is an enthralling, big-hearted epic that shows how the magnificent American landscape connects us all, haunts our dreams, and makes us whole., 1932, Minnesota--the Lincoln School is a pitiless place where hundreds of Native American children, forcibly separated from their parents, are sent to be educated. It is also home to an orphan named Odie O'Banion, a lively boy whose exploits earn him the superintendent's wrath. Forced to flee, he and his brother Albert, their best friend Mose, and a brokenhearted little girl named Emmy steal away in a canoe, heading for the mighty Mississippi and a place to call their own. Over the course of one unforgettable summer, these four orphans will fly into the unknown and cross paths with others who are adrift, from struggling farmers and traveling faith healers to displaced families and lost souls of all kinds. With the feel of a modern classic, This Tender Land is an enthralling, big-hearted epic., For fans of Before We Were Yours and Where the Crawdads Sing , "a gripping, poignant tale swathed in both mythical and mystical overtones" (Bob Drury, New York Times bestselling author) that follows four orphans on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression, from the New York Times bestselling author of Ordinary Grace . 1932, Minnesota--the Lincoln School is a pitiless place where hundreds of Native American children, forcibly separated from their parents, are sent to be educated. It is also home to an orphan named Odie O'Banion, a lively boy whose exploits earn him the superintendent's wrath. Forced to flee, he and his brother Albert, their best friend Mose, and a brokenhearted little girl named Emmy steal away in a canoe, heading for the mighty Mississippi and a place to call their own. Over the course of one unforgettable summer, these four orphans will fly into the unknown and cross paths with others who are adrift, from struggling farmers and traveling faith healers to displaced families and lost souls of all kinds. With the feel of a modern classic, This Tender Land is an en-thralling, big-hearted epic that is "more than a simple journey; it is a deeply satisfying odyssey, a quest in search of self and home" ( Booklist )., For fans of Before We Were Yours and Where the Crawdads Sing , that follows four orphans on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression, from the bestselling author of Ordinary Grace .
LC Classification NumberPS3561.R766
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- Jul 25, 2023
Relatable and entertaining story told with lovely word-pictures
Beautiful and descriptive prose for telling a story of seeking freedom, family, home, belonging, believing. As the author acknowledges, I see hints of Huckleberry Finn and Charles Dickens classic stories. Would highly recommend for other readers.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 08, 2022
A beautiful, haunting American tale
This book was my choice for our book club as it reminded me of my dad and uncle. Because of Covid, it was put on the back burner for 2 years, but was the first book when we started our book club back up. If you like an American tale, this is a great book as the story flows well through the years it covers. We have one member, who is not from the US, and she really didn't "get" the book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 30, 2022
Loved it, want to keep reading to find out what happens next!
Amazing and beautiful story. Also loved Ordinary Grace by the same author.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 07, 2021
If you like to read, you must read this
Great writer, wonderful story. I recommend this to everyone. He also wrote Ordinary Grace and ii is another great one.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 10, 2021
Tender is the Land
I don’t really enjoy reading a book in this format, but this is a great value and a great read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 01, 2022
Great title
Since my eyes have been bad and I need surgery, I offered this book to a friend of mine just a few days ago. Yesterday she informed me she is almost 3/4 way through and really is enjoying this book. I can hardly wait until I have my good vision back so I can read it after she is done with it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 30, 2021
enthralling
Couldn't put it down, loved the characters - four runaways during the Depression Era, reminded me of Huck Finn.. Definitely reccomend!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 03, 2023
Good read!!!!!
Interesting story and characters. Reminds me of Huckleberry Finn. Great books to discuss - think about what the title could mean.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 10, 2022
This Tender Land isn't tender!
My 23-member book club gave this the highest rating of any books read by the group in the [past ten years. Loved it! I also listened to it and, good narrator.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 20, 2024
Lovely story based on historical data
Great story and authorVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
