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Let Him Go
Let Him Go: A Novel | Larry Watson
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A retired sheriff and his wife go after their young grandson in a riveting tale of familial love and its unexpected consequences. Let Him Go, Larry Watson’s ninth book, returns to big sky country in mid-century America but, with the pervasive menace of a small town family gone wrong and a shocking and deadly ending, this novel charts new territory for the author and provides a powerful dose of suspense for the reader. It's been years since George and Margaret Blackledge lost their son James and months since his widow Lorna took off with their only grandson and married Donnie Weboy. Margaret is resolved to find and retrieve the boy — while George is none too eager to stir up trouble. Soon, the Blackledges find themselves entangled with the entire Weboy clan, who are determined not to give up the boy without a fight.
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ClairesReads
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Let Him Go has been on my TBR for YEARS. I loved Watson‘s writing in Montana 1948, and his measured prose is definitely on show here too. Let Him Go is another classic Watson novel, deeply rooted in place, complex and flawed characters, moral and interpersonal dilemmas, and a healthy dose of trauma. It‘s exquisitely constructed, but relentlessly bleak. I‘m glad I finally read it.

Tamra I really enjoy his writing too - great character development! 1y
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Rissa1
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Super Heavy and dark but the story was worth it.

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Rissa1
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Couldn't find my bookmark, found a straw wrapper. #IWillUseAnythingAsABookmark

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TEArificbooks
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My library hold came in just in time for me to read before the movie. Good fiction story. Don‘t mess with grandma! 4 hours read so 46 points #teamharkness #scarathlon2020 @StayCurious

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Butterfinger
Let Him Go: A Novel | Larry Watson
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This looks like a really good movie. Has anyone read it?

Deblovestoread Not my favorite Watson but a good read. I didn‘t know there was a movie. 4y
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Alena
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I can only offer a list of adjectives: brilliant, desolate, violent, searing, linguistically perfect.
1951 South Dakota is not my typical read but everything about this novel captured me. I will certainly read more of Watson.