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The Curlew's Cry by Mary Clearman Blew, Mildred Walker

marilynsaul's review against another edition

2.0

I started this book, then set it aside because I thought I might be through my phase of reading only early 20th century literature. I started a contemporary book, which just failed miserably to get my attention, so I turned back to The Curlew's Cry. I am so glad I did! I can't put my finger on why writing in the early 20th century is so superior than most contemporary books. But (IMO) few contemporary authors can come close to the language and structure. [LATER] OK, finished this book. I wanted to love it...a strong woman breaking free from the social norms of early to mid-20th century Montana culture. Unfortunately, I found Patricia Lacey annoying. I wanted to believe she made her choices deliberately, but, instead, her choices were plagued with self-doubt, over-analysis or blinders (one or the other at different times), inability to be happy with her choices, inability to relish living alone, and I envisioned her always with a frown on her face. I was bery disappointed and glad to see her go.