ramblinrose71 's review for:

Barkskins by Annie Proulx

5.0

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I'll start with the obvious, this book is a sweeping saga of epic proportions. That being said, it's also a true book lover's book and definitely requires a commitment. It has an important message that Proulx has delivered with an unbelievable amount of research and passion. The first half is like trudging through the mud of the Shiawasee Trail as she takes us from 1693 in what was once Canada up to 1825. The second half was much easier to absorb and process but relied heavily on the character setup and history from the previous two centuries. She then takes us into present day, but always with the thread of the past tied in nicely. What an amazing read!