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The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey | Rinker Buck

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I read this book in preparation of a roadtrip through the US later this year. I admit I only read the parts set in the states we‘re planning to visit. That may be the reason why I was not captured by the book. It read more like a diary then an edited book.

Two men are travelling the Oregon Trail in the traditional way: in a covered wagon with mules. They cross many states of course of which I choose #Wyoming for my #ReadUSA2019 challenge.

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jessinikkip Sounds good! 5y

squirrelbrain That‘s a shame that you didn‘t really like it, but at least it‘s another state ticked off the list 😁👍 5y

Kaye I liked it, but I listened to the audio version. Maybe the print version is a bit dry. I usually like odd books that others don‘t like , for some reason 🧐 5y

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janerzy Interesting. There was actually a video game developed in the 70s called “The Oregon Trail” that role-plays wagons of settlers traveling from Missouri to Oregon. I wonder if the author of this book tried to do the same route? I‘m from Oregon and I love our trails! But I prefer to hike them than reading about them 😉🤣 5y

Librarybelle Yay for another state off the list! 5y

BarbaraBB @Kaye It is a bit dry indeed, you‘re right. And it‘s cool that you like odd books, I think! 😘 5y

BarbaraBB @janerzy They did start in Missouri indeed and followed the trail from the pioneers from there on. I can imagine Oregon is a great place for hiking! I‘ll know for sure after our visit this summer! 5y

janerzy @BarbaraBB Have a great visit Barbara and enjoy all the nature that we have to offer! Summer is the best here! 💚 5y

BarbaraBB I can‘t wait! We‘ll be there in July! 5y

emilyhaldi Aw man!!! I was getting so excited for this one! Actually suggested it for this month's book club and got rejected 😆 I suppose maybe that‘s a good thing! 5y

BarbaraBB @emilyhaldi It may be just me, all reviews are raving. To me is felt just a bit too flat. 5y

emilyhaldi Well I have read a couple reviews saying it read like an exceedingly boring book report 😬 5y

BarbaraBB @emilyhaldi I agree 😂 5y

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Mudbound | Hillary Jordan

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The Mississippi Delta right after WWII. A way of life like it has been for ages: white farmers, black tenants, separated lives. For both a white and a black soldier who fought and were received as heroes in Europe it is strange to go back to a place where nothing changed. Where all is about race.

A disturbing and emotional read with very real characters. Highly recommended.

#ReadUSA2019 #Mississippi

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squirrelbrain Sounds great! 👍 5y

TrishB I loved this one too 👍🏻 5y

BarbaraBB @TrishB I remember your review, long ago! 5y

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TrishB You have a good memory! 5y

Librarybelle This was such a good book! Great pick! 5y

teainthelibrary The movie was so tragic and heartbreaking.. can‘t imagine how tough the book is! 5y

Laughterhp I read this book for a #LMPBC round. It was really good book! 5y

Kaye Great review. Sounds good ! 5y

Djspens Just finished this audiobook. Great book! 5y

BarbaraBB @Djspens I am happy you liked it too. The story really hits hard don‘t you think? 5y

Djspens @BarbaraBB absolutely! Made me sick to my stomach in parts. 5y

Crysboehne I‘m reading this right now! 🤗 4y

BarbaraBB @Crysboehne I hope you‘ll like it as much as I did! 4y

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