Human relationships in this novel mirror the bleakness and harshness of a prairie winter landscape. Robinson, whose use of dialogue is particularly skillful, has written a great contribution to prairie literature. Read more
StarPhoenix Weekend Extra February 3, 2007
Like a prime-time TV drama, the pacing in this book is magnetic. Robinson gives you just enough of these characters' sordid stories to hook you, then abruptly switches scenes and storylines between families. Read more
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