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A review by pattydsf
The Jump-Off Creek by Molly Gloss
3.0
I know I read this book before. I even had or have a copy signed by the author who I heard speak at PLA in Portland, OR. But I really did not remember the story as it actually is. This is a perfect example of reading a book at the wrong time. All I remembered was the story was hard to follow.
This time round, that was definitely not true. Gloss' style is spare and her characters are living very hard lives, but the story is clear. In my opinion Gloss does an amazing job of showing how hard life was when this country was settled. She also shows us what change does to people living hand to mouth. This may be an appropriate book for our times.
I am so glad I revisited this book. I saw the story in a whole new light.
This time round, that was definitely not true. Gloss' style is spare and her characters are living very hard lives, but the story is clear. In my opinion Gloss does an amazing job of showing how hard life was when this country was settled. She also shows us what change does to people living hand to mouth. This may be an appropriate book for our times.
I am so glad I revisited this book. I saw the story in a whole new light.