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"Rarely in this reviewer's memory has a debut novel emerged with such a profound sense of place.... Descriptions are so vivid, yet so integrated and organic, that the reader can almost feel the lassitude of stifling humid air; smell the rich, warm earth; and see the furrowed fields, the dark mountains in the distance.... A slow, seductive dive into another time and place, a deep, quiet place." --Karen Campbell, The Boston Globe
"Astonishing." --The Guardian (UK)
"[A] lyrical tale of grief and grueling love." --The New Yorker
"Those who read for character and landscape will feast on C. E. Morgan's uncommon debut.... Fans of Marilynne Robinson's Gilead will appreciate Morgan's sureness with scripture and her skill with characters for whom scripture matters." --Karen Long, The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)
C.E. Morgan studied English and voice at Berea College and holds a master's in theological studies from Harvard Divinity School. She was named one of the 5 Best Writers Under 35 by the National Book FoundationShe lives in Kentucky.
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