The Tie That Binds | 
pickI enjoyed this story. It is written in a slower but well developed sort of way. The characters are interesting and personal. This is Kent Haruf‘s first book. I‘ve read three others—in the Plainsong series. I‘m not sure how many more of his books are left for me to read, but I‘m expecting that I will read them.
so-soI got quite bored in the middle, or maybe inpatient is a better word, like come on already. But now that I'm done I'm glad I read it.
Couldn't ask for a better Sunday morning ☀️
pickThis was Haruf‘s debut novel written in 1984 and it‘s certainly stood the test of time. His writing was so subtle but skilled to perfection. I‘m so sad we will never receive anymore stories about the people of Colt, Colorado. Here we meet Edith Goodnought, born in the late 1800‘s to a demanding father and unsatisfied mother, all trying to survive the harsh climate and conditions of farm life. Completely heart wrenching with real moments of joy.
pickI enjoyed this slow burner, but not as much as the only other Haruf I‘ve read, which happened to have been his last ever novel, Our Souls At Night.
Some memorable farm and country scenes 😬 and frustrating character inertion 😩. Still, beautifully written and page-turning. I will continue to seek out the rest of his work.
I‘ve had Haruf on my radar for a while & intended to grab myself a 2nd hand copy of any I come across. The first I found was Our Souls At Night, which I read & loved a couple of years ago.
Then this one turned up in my own little street library. I rarely take books from my own library, because I mainly have it to dispense them!
I see that this was Haruf‘s first novel, & the other I read was his last. 🙏
#bookend #serendipity #currentlyreading
On to the last Haruf I can find, which happens to be his first novel.
pickI really liked this. It‘s not fast moving, but the beginning sure had me wondering what happened. This is very much like his other books, though. Not a page-turner, but the characters are so well-done that you care about them and want to know what happens
pickAhhh, such superb narrative. Such an intricate view of small town American lives.
Whilst this was a slow start, I became enthralled by midway through. Became truly caring about the characters.
Love his writing so much 😍😍
Love this author... looking forward to reading this.
pickThis sprawls a bit, but I don‘t care when it‘s Haruf. ☺️ His character portraits are always so compelling.
Reading about Holt, Colorado after hours of celebrating, unwrapping, and cooking. #rest #mytimeishere
pickHaruf's writing is so clean, concise and simple. Narrated by Sandy, this story dives into life of his long time neighbor, Edith and the ways in which she and others were bound to their situation, their family. Beautifully written. #firstedition #collectable
Finished the last book today while lying sick in bed. @NataliePatalie
Happy New Years!
My current read for the Chutes and Ladders Challenge at @TheReadersRoom. I'm looking forward to reading another Kent Haruf book.
@NataliePatalie
The tables aren't level; the floors creak; Operation Ivy (!!) is on the playlist. I think I can be happy here.
#writedrunkeditsober
If you see an emergency flare burst in the New Hampshire sky, it's because I'm sick in a hotel room with only one book.
