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Book Review of The Homesman: A Novel

The Homesman: A Novel
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Helpful Score: 3


Haunting and bittersweet. An riveting account of frontier life you never hear about. I thought the movie was excellent, but the book blew me away since it gave more detail into the thoughts of Mary Bee, Griggs, and even the afflicted women's personal experiences. I wish there could have been a happier ending in the traditional sense, but there simply was no sugarcoating its realistic and stark details. What a heart-wrenching, difficult life. Fascinating. Highly recommended at 5 stars.