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Postcards

Annie Proulx
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Postcards

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2003

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Annie Proulx

Postcards

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • Mid-20th century

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Postcards by Annie Proulx is a novel that follows the life of Loyal Blood, a man on the run after a devastating event in rural Vermont. Through a collection of postcards, readers explore Loyal's interactions and the challenges faced by his family, providing a profound look into themes of isolation, fate, and the passing of time.

Dark

Gritty

Melancholic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.8

6,394 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Annie Proulx's Postcards captivates with its rich storytelling and vivid depiction of rural American life. Proulx's prose is both gritty and poetic, effectively immersing readers in the protagonist's struggle with isolation. While some may find the narrative pace slow, the complex characters and authentic settings provide depth and resonance. Overall, a compelling exploration of loss and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Postcards?

Readers who enjoy Postcards by Annie Proulx are drawn to richly woven narratives about rural life and complex characters. Fans of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath or Cormac McCarthy's The Road will appreciate the poignant exploration of themes like family and survival amid harsh realities.

3.8

6,394 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • Mid-20th century

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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