Pros: interesting look into older Americana Cons: sometimes slow, speech patterns may aggravate some
What amazes me about this book is the fact that people turn their noses down at it, yet extol Angela’s Ashes. Hard times is hard times, no matter where you live. I had the worst time reading Angela’s Ashes because I couldn’t identify with the...
Pros: Easy reading, excellent character development Cons: I didn't want the book to end
Gap Creek was a profoundly deep and moving story of young love. Overcoming major difficulties by the two main characters was the central theme throughout the book. As each hurdle was climbed the author exhibited how trials and tribulations should be...
Pros: believable characters, moving plot Cons: a bit depressing
I know about Masenier because I was there. I seen him die. We didn’t tell anybody the truth because it seemed so shameful, the way he died. It was too awful to describe to other people. But I was there, even though I didn’t want to be, and I seen...
Pros: A moving story of love, real characters, honesty and hard work. Cons: Emotionally gripping, very tragic tale.
A love story. My friend told me it was a love story, and that I would not be able to put the book down. She said that I would love the book, and that I would be compelled to tell others about it.
Pros: Wonderful look inside the deep heart and mind of a simple girl Cons: none
I followed the story of this young courageous girl as she journeyed through a difficult childhood, into what first appeared a storybook marriage, and then the reality of adulthood.
Pros: Wonderfully descripive writing that draws you in Cons: some loose ends
When it comes to "Gap Creek," I totally agree with Mangy's opinion... It is unbelievable that this book was written by a man. It delves so much into the daily trials and emotions of a woman. And, how he describes the very act of childbirth so...
How does Oprah come up with these great books? I started reading her selections a few months back and have liked all of them. I think Gap Creek is my all time favorite though. This book is riveting, I hated to stop reading to take care of all the...
Pros: Narrative, reality, presence of God Cons: None
I had totally given upon Oprah's picks in general - I had found them to be depressing, demoralizing and generally unreadable, with a few exceptions. This book, however, is spectacular. The narrative is so rich that you can see the mountains, the...
Pros: Nicely written memoir. Cons: Terribly depressing.
This extraordinary story takes place in South Carolina. The author gives beautiful descriptions of the country settings. It takes place at the turn of the the 20th century and gives an account of just how hard life was then. Julie, the main character...
Pros: Brilliant Message, Easy to Read Cons: A Romance (for some), Somewhat Graphic details
This is the first book I have read from Oprah's Book Club, and surprisingly was impressed with the overall impact the book could have on ones' life, if you let it. Set deep in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Gap Creek captures your attention and...
Pros: A quick and satisfying read Cons: it may take a few pages to get the hang of the dialect
As a person whose family heritage is deeply rooted in the blue ridge mountains, I found this story to be a medium through which I was able imagine, conjure up, and perhaps understand more clearly those who came before me. The scenery was so...
Oprah did it again with Gap Creek . Oprah has a real talent choosing the books we all love filled with characters we love and also hate .
Gap Creek was a great book depicting Appalachia as it was .... and still is today ! Thumbs up !
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