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Literary Fiction · WarmA farm widow recalls the people she loved
Hannah Coulter
See it on Amazon2004Moderate readSlow pace
What it is about
Hannah Coulter looks back on a life of farm, war, marriage and loss in the Kentucky community of Port William. Berry’s 2004 novel is a quiet account of love and work.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a warm mood and an unhurried pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Farm life · Memory · War
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About the author
Wendell Berry2 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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