At the Edge of the Orchard
At the Edge of the Orchard
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Ohio • 1830s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In At the Edge of the Orchard, Tracy Chevalier tells the story of the Goodenough family, struggling to survive in 19th-century Ohio's swamps. James and Sadie clash over their orchard, impacting their children's futures. The narrative shifts between characters' perspectives, highlighting perseverance and the quest for a better life.
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Tracy Chevalier's At the Edge of the Orchard offers a vivid portrayal of 19th-century pioneer life with well-researched historical detail and strong character development. Readers appreciate its rich, immersive storytelling despite a slow-paced narrative at times. Overall, it captures the hardships and resilience of early American settlers effectively.
Who Should Read At the Edge of the Orchard?
Readers who enjoy compelling historical fiction with rich character development and evocative settings will appreciate Tracy Chevalier's At the Edge of the Orchard. Fans of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath and Geraldine Brooks's March will find similar themes of survival, family struggle, and connection to the land.
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Novel • Fiction
Ohio • 1830s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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