First published 2002
In the rugged North Dakota plains, a family's history unfolds across generations. As they toil the land, their triumphs and tragedies become etched into the very soil. From the pioneer days to modern times, their connection to the range eternal deepens, tested by hardship yet nourished by an enduring love of place. Erdrich's lyrical prose weaves together the personal and the universal, revealing how the earth both shapes and is shaped by those who call it home.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: found-family, multigenerational
Setting: North Dakota
Period: 20th Century
32 pages · Hardcover · Hyperion