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The Shipping News by Annie Proulx
5.0

Beautiful seems to be the only word I can conjure to describe it. It's written in a way that seems "natural" like thoughts instantly translated to paper. My main observation: the contrast between the grotesque events in the book and the lovely writing shows that even though ugly things happen, life itself is a beautiful thing. Reminded me of "The Secret of Roan Inish" just so many themes, metaphors and motifs!