The Home Place
The Home Place
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1968
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Rural Nebraska • 1940s
1968
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Home Place by Wright Morris explores a person's connection to their Nebraska roots as they return to their family farm. Through a combination of narrative and photography, the text delves into themes of memory, heritage, and the passage of time, reflecting on the significance of home and identity.
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
137 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Home Place by Wright Morris is praised for its vivid imagery and evocative portrayal of rural American life. Morris's use of photos alongside prose is innovative, enhancing the narrative. However, some readers find the story's pace slow and its plot minimalistic. Overall, it offers a nostalgic yet insightful glimpse into family and environment.
Who Should Read The Home Place?
A reader who enjoys exploring themes of nostalgia, rural life, and familial ties would resonate with The Home Place by Wright Morris. Fans of My Ántonia by Willa Cather or On the Road by Jack Kerouac, who appreciate evocative prose and a deep sense of place, will find this novel compelling.
137 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Rural Nebraska • 1940s
1968
Adult
18+ years
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