A Thousand Acres

It's a known fact different books can affect you differently based on your own current life experiences. I don't know if it was the right time for me to read this book...it deserved the Pulitzer (her writing is phenomenal and beautiful), but the story is not exactly...uplifting. The family in this book lives and runs a farm in the late 70s, early 80s, and follows what happens to them over the years. How one decision ended up being extremely momentous. She delves deep, deep into the characters, their motives, and their interactions with each other. All of which I liked, but also found stressful. After thinking about it for a while, I am glad I read it...if only to serve as a warning and reminder to myself of what I do not want. Which is probably one of her points.