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Used Book ~ Brokeback Mountain by author Annie Proulx

Brokeback Mountain
Author: Annie Proulx

Book Information

Publisher: Scribner
Book Type: Paperback

Rating: 45

ISBN-13: 9780743271325 - ISBN-10: 0743271327
Pages: 55

Book Description:

Annie Proulx has written some of the most original and brilliant short stories in contemporary literature, and for many readers and reviewers, "Brokeback Mountain" is her masterpiece.

Ennis del Mar and Jack Twist, two ranch hands, come together when they're working as sheepherder and camp tender one summer on a range above the tree line. At first, sharing an isolated tent, the attraction is casual, inevitable, but something deeper catches them that summer.

Both men work hard, marry, and have kids because that's what cowboys do. But over the course of many years and frequent separations this relationship becomes the most important thing in their lives, and they do anything they can to preserve it.

The New Yorker won the National Magazine Award for Fiction for its publication of "Brokeback Mountain," and the story was included in Prize Stories 1998: The O. Henry Awards. In gorgeous and haunting prose, Proulx limns the difficult, dangerous affair between two cowboys that survives everything but the world's violent intolerance.

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Genres:

Literature & Fiction >> Genre Fiction

Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio CD (Unabridged)

Top Member Reviews

Laura H. from KIRKWOOD, MO wrote on 2/21/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

A short story filled with hard, bitter truth about love and loss. Very well-written. The movie truly did stay true to the short story

Lynn J. (FElynn) from WOODSIDE, CA wrote on 1/18/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I haven't seen the movie and so I'm not "tainted" by the Hollywood view of this story.
It is very well written, very simple story. The story is simply told in an understated but beautiful manner. There are no graphic details to shock. Even the death of one of the characters is understated.

Love F. (heathlover) from WINSLOW, ME wrote on 5/8/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a great love story that spans over a few decades. It is and will always be my favorite book. I have read it twice and just about ready to read it again. It will make you laugh and cry.

Janis K. (scrapbooklady) from PLYMOUTH, MI wrote on 10/13/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

"Brokeback Mountain" is a sad, haunting story of the impossible love relationship between two men. It's beautifully conceived and written; as a result, the story seems entirely authentic. The intensity that Ms. Proulx brings to the story is amazing considering the short length of the story.

Amy L. (fuzzy) from HAMILTON, NY wrote on 10/4/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Compelling, heartbreaking read.

Viktoriya I. (shpriz1) from BROOKLYN, NY wrote on 5/25/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

The only disappointing thing about this books is the size (it�s only about 55 pages). It ended way to quick. I didn�t get enough of the characters. I was left literally gasping for more.

Laura R. (lreinbach) from FRYEBURG, ME wrote on 5/23/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Short and sweet. A well written short story.

Kerry K. (mistysmere) from BENBROOK, TX wrote on 3/19/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Wow.

S W. (TakingTime) from EAST MOLINE, IL wrote on 3/16/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

a powerful punch for such a small book.........

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Mica M. (dramaticgal) from AUSTIN, TX wrote on 5/21/2008...

This book is short, sweet and simple. It's a beautiful love story and a lot happens, but you wouldn't believe it with how thin the book is. A very good read. If you haven't seen the movie yet, I suggest you read the book first.

Joy P. (jpinkelman) from FORT DODGE, IA wrote on 3/20/2007...

Very much in-line with the movie, a quick thought provoking read. Proulx has an interesting writing style that did engage me.

Dominique L. from AUSTIN, TX wrote on 3/18/2007...

Great Book, excellent read, especially if you have seen the movie.

Kendall F. (Kendall) from DALLAS, TX wrote on 12/15/2006...

Well written if you connect with the subject matter

Sandra V. (javagal) from DUNDAS, MN wrote on 7/12/2006...

I read it as a comparison to the movie. I enjoyed both.

Jody M. (pj) from SAINT ELMO, IL wrote on 4/15/2006...

Very small book but was disapointed in it. From all that I heard the movie was supposed to be really good so usually the book is even better but this was the exception. Not as good or interesting as I thought.

Haley Joy F. (Joynessdotcom) from BILOXI, MS wrote on 3/30/2006...

I did not enjoy this book, but many have.

Faith M. (PhilliesPhan) from FRANKLINVILLE, NJ wrote on 3/4/2006...

Excellent Short Story, really enjoyed it. Saw the movie first and was supprised when reading the book how close to the movie it really was.. which is rare.

Hilda S. (Risingangel1961) from YORKTOWN, VA wrote on 1/6/2006...

This is a very short story of about 55 pages. The story is about a love affair between two married men, and it is now a major motion picture in theaters with Heath Ledger and Jake Galenthal playing the lovers.