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Book Review of Coal Run

Coal Run
Coal Run
Author: Tawni O'Dell
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 5


A riveting novel of rural America and family tragedy. This takes place in the coal mining country of Western Pennsylania. In a town haunted by a deadly mine explosian 3 decades earlier, Ivan, the local
deputy and football legend, spends a week preparing for a former
teammate's release from prison. There is a rich cast of characters.
This is an absorbing novel about letting go of the goals of greatness
for the ordinary grace of hard work, family ties and an acceptance of
where you are from.
I loved this book!