A review by alexandriaslibrary
O Pioneers! by Willa Cather

adventurous reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Willa!!!!!!!!

For lesbian fans of Steinbeck! O Pioneers! follows Alexandra, the oldest girl of a Swedish family in during the pioneer days. Alexandra is a daughter but her brothers lack the pioneer spirit. We follow her throughout her life as her family grows with the land. 

You can feel how much Willa gets it....human suffering, the beauty of the land, remaining optimistic in spite of it all because of her love and deep appreciation for humanity. She was also a closeted lesbian and you can sense the beauty she found within women.