Some Luck by Jane Smiley
The novel spans three decades, beginning in 1920, and follows the lives of the Langdon family on their Iowa farm. It intricately weaves together the personal and historical, capturing the family's struggles and triumphs against the backdrop of significant events such as the Great Depression and World War II. Each chapter represents a year, offering a glimpse into the evolving dynamics and individual growth of family members as they navigate love, loss, and the relentless passage of time. Through its rich character development and vivid depiction of rural American life, the story explores themes of resilience, change, and the enduring bonds of family.
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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