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5 out of 5 stars
By
Chris
on
12-06-13
Totally original and true voice of Southern MO
If you could sum up Woe to Live On in three words, what would they be?
Realistic, Gritty, Outstanding!
What other book might you compare Woe to Live On to and why?
Books by Edward Abbey, Jim Harrison and Cormac McCarthy. The characters and the language. Not so much the scenery or landscape discriptions.
Any additional comments?
Daniel Woodrell is the only writer I have ever read who accurately uses the language of southern Missouri. Having grown up and presently living in a very small town in southeast MO myself (Eminence, MO about 50 miles from where the author resides) I am thrilled to read books written in the language of my home. I highly recommend all of Daniel Woodrell's books to anyone who is interested in peering thru a window into the modernday or historic Ozark hillbilly world.
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5 out of 5 stars
By
Brent W Craig
on
03-04-18
Very well written and read!
A great book made even more enjoyable to listen to by having the right narrator!
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