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Title:
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Cove, The |
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Authors:
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Rash, Ron |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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255 |
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Year:
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2012 |
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Publisher:
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Text Publishing |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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Eking out a living on their patch
of land, siblings Laurel and Hank
Skelton keep to themselves until the arrival of an injured man breaches their physical and emotional isolation. Initially a source of happiness, his presence ultimately leads the trio into tragic conflict with their local community. Set in North Carolina towards the end of World War One, this is a powerful story with hidden depths, perfectly matched to its
setting and incorporating surprising true events that occurred in the
area.
Comments from Groups:Everyone in our group really loved this book. The writing was good and the story was so good. Highly recommended. [Raumati 004]
Six of us finished the book and we all loved it. We thought, although dark, this was one of the best books we've read this year. [Christchurch 238]
Enjoyed by everyone. Lively discussion - wide ranging. [Hamilton 038]
We all loved this book - very dark, but good writing. Could feel the cold and misery. Good writing, easy read. Surprised at the ending, didn't expect that at all. [Ashburton 016]
A great read, gripping, pacy and atmospheric. [Wellington 116]
The group was mixed. All enjoyed it up until a certain point but some felt it should have had a happier ending. Others were OK with the ending. Liked the writing style. Good book. Wellington 169 We found this book instantly engrossing. It was beautifully written, with complex issues of prejudice, superstition and a World War gathered into the simplicity of a tale of family and friendship. Within the sorrow and darkness, there was a thread of hope that we felt balanced the novel with a glimpse of human goodness. Auckland 166 A great read was the verdict on this novel. The setting is the Appalachian mountains, where its remoteness and inbreeding had led to a community riven with superstition and violence. We all felt great sympathy for Laurel and the appalling situation she found herself in. She is the epitome of grace under pressure. The cove itself was a character in the novel, and the descriptions of it sustained the atmosphere of dread and doom. Lower Hutt 004 We found the whole story quite depressing and sad. We were waiting for the happy ending....which didn't come. But it was interesting and not too long a read. Auckland 248 "Deliverance" country well delivered. We liked the way the writer disposed so simply of the main characters with such economy. The group liked the way the narrative "unpeeled". Excellent discussion and good questions. Christchurch 064 'The Cove' is a heartwrenching story of life in a small, quite isolated community where superstition is rife. The main characters are living a drab, subsistent existence with little to look forward to. The book was beautifully written, portraying not only the landscape, but also the hard life of its inhabitants. Our discussion was wide ranging and enlightening. We would recommend it. Paraparaumu 001 A very deep, hugely visual read. We were all totally immersed in the story, characters and the setting. We all felt we would like to read another one of his books. Te Pirita 001
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Categories:
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Fiction, Love story, Morals/Ethics, Relationships, Social commentary/perspectives, Tragedy/disaster, America |
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