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The Truest Pleasure
The Truest Pleasure
Author: Robert Morgan
Ginny, who marries Tom at the turn of the century after her family has given up on her ever marrying, narrates THE TRUEST PLEASURE--the story of their life together on her father's farm in the western North Carolina mountains. They have a lot in common--love of the land and fathers who fought in the Civil War. Tom's father died in the war, but G...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781565122222
ISBN-10: 1565122224
Publication Date: 1/9/1998
Pages: 380
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 38 ratings
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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reviewed The Truest Pleasure on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Having read Gap Creek by this author, I snatched this one up when I found it - and I was not disappointed! The same rustic, rugged writing style that captures the diction and tone of the speech style of these plain country folk is once again displayed in this book. The story of a young married couple troubled by their religious differences - his noncommital, hers fervent - make this an excellent read. Curl up with a cup of your favorite hot beverage with this one, and settle in to read the whole thing in one sitting - you won't be able to put it down!
saphyreskyes avatar reviewed The Truest Pleasure on + 34 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Robert Morgan is one of the few male writers who can successfully and convincingly write from a female perspective and besoft and feminine to the end. That said, this story is -once again- very sweet and engaging. It will draw you quickly in and then keep you there, wanting to prolong the experience. I actually MADE myself put the book down several times. As much I as was enjoying the ride, I wanted it to last as long as possible.

Such a wonderful author; not surprising that this is yet another great read.
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Helpful Score: 1
Robert Morgan is an first rate story teller and draws you into the story. I love this book but thought Gap Creek was a little better. Definitely worth reading and I don't say this lightly as I despise time wasted on poorly written books that other recommended to me.
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reviewed The Truest Pleasure on + 26 more book reviews
Wonderful book. As soon as I finished it I was on this website looking for another book by Robert Morgan.
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It took a while to get into this book, but once I did it was enjoyable.
JustJen avatar reviewed The Truest Pleasure on + 75 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book and have to say the ending really surprised me.

I picked this book up after reading Robert Morgans Gap Creek, which I really enjoyed also and was hoping the author would keep this style of writing in another book. I wasn't disappointed.

I really like Robert Morgan's style of writing.


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