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The Big Rock Candy Mountain
The Big Rock Candy Mountain
Author: Wallace Stegner
The novel that confirmed Wallace Stegner's position as an important American writer is based on his own family history. Bo and Elsa Mason and their two sons set out to conquer the West, pursuing the American dream of wealth and success -- the Big Rock Candy Mountain.
ISBN-13: 9780140139396
ISBN-10: 0140139397
Publication Date: 3/1/1991
Pages: 576
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 36 ratings
Publisher: Penguin
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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Wallace Stegner is in true form with his novel...a master of literature, and a well-told story. I was mesmerized from page 1.
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He was a consummate writer--this book has very very well developed characters, plot and descriptions of everything if you slow down long enough to really really read them, are wonderful. Found myself going back pages when I was reading too fast because I realized I was missing the whole, round 'sense' of a scene he set up with incredible descriptions that made you feel like you were right there. The subtlety of how deeply he understood each of the characters was impressive.
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Been reading things I missed when they first appeared. Enjoyed this style of writing.
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well-written saga of a couple and their children. spans two generations and two countries.
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Wallace Stegner at his best.


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