Plainsong by Kent Haruf
This novel is set in the small town of Holt, Colorado, and explores the intertwining lives of its residents. The narrative focuses on a high school teacher raising two sons after his wife leaves him, a pair of bachelor brothers who have lived together on their family farm for decades, and a pregnant teenager kicked out of her home. The characters' lives intersect in unexpected ways, offering a poignant exploration of community, resilience, and the human capacity for connection and kindness.
The 5751st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 301
- Words
- 84,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- The 80 Books Every Man Should Read (Esquire)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)