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Pros

Ivan doig was raised by his single father and sturdy grandmother. Doig's writing is a joy in and of itself to read, and he tells his story in such a way that it touches the human soul without being maudlin. I am now hooked on doig.

Ivan doig's account of his childhood on a variety of hardscrabble sheep ranches in montana is excellent. A realistic, vivid detailing of a harsh, yet beautiful way of life in montana. I hope that these western mountain people with such courage and spi... Read More

My mother’s breathing wheezed more raggedly than ever, then quieted. Sometimes you get to enjoy an author who skillfully brings a place and time and people so clearly to life, you wish you were there in the story yourself. This memoir draws you into a... Read More

Cons

The prose is florid and very wordy. The story never advances at more than a snail's pace. The writing is like a bouquet of plastic flowers drenched in cheap perfume.

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Highlights

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Quality

Doing stands with the greats of literature

The western mystique is rich in human experience and this book delivers a deep connection with the people and land

It is remarkable that doig gained such a command of language but it is the words of his family and their outlook on life that s... Read More

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This product had a total of 1,197 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 4 2023.