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Plainsong
Plainsong
Author: Kent Haruf
A heartstrong story of family and romance, tribulation and tenacity, set on the High Plains east of Denver. — In the small town of Holt, Colorado, a high school teacher is confronted with raising his two boys alone after their mother retreats first to the bedroom, then altogether. A teenage girl -- her father long since disappeared, her mother un...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780375406188
ISBN-10: 0375406182
Publication Date: 9/21/1999
Pages: 320
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  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 78 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Really kind of an odd story, yet captivating nonetheless. I loved it.
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I loved this book. It was written in an interesting way and I thought the story was good.
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A mixed lot of characters, some good & some bad. The main characters lives aren't all warm and fuzzy, they hit some bumps in the road, use some poor judgment but eventually the good guys find eachother.

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  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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This was a meaningful book that was wonderful. I would say, one more page and read 50. It was a lovely novel that I won't forget.
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This book followed the Hallmark movie very closely so I felt like I was actually watching the movie again. In a way I think it almost spoiled it for me since I knew how it would end up in the end.

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