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The Home Place

Carrie La Seur
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The Home Place

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Carrie La Seur

The Home Place

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Romance
Setting

Montana • Contemporary

Theme
Family
Topic
Relationships

Women`s Studies
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Home Place, a successful attorney, Alma Terrebonne, returns to her Montana hometown after her sister's unexpected death. As Alma confronts past traumas and family secrets, she navigates complex relationships and uncovers truths about her sister's life. The novel explores themes of identity, family bonds, and the influence of one's roots.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

2,694 ratings

59%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Home Place by Carrie La Seur offers a vivid portrayal of rural Montana, praised for its evocative setting and strong sense of place. La Seur's prose is often described as lyrical, but some critics note the plot can be slow-paced and predictable. Character development is generally well-received, though a few find the emotional depth lacking.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Home Place?

A reader who appreciates The Home Place by Carrie La Seur likely enjoys evocative stories of familial ties and self-discovery, reminiscent of Kent Haruf's Plainsong. Fans of character-driven dramas blending elements of mystery, set against the backdrop of a vividly depicted rural landscape, will find this book compelling.

3.8

2,694 ratings

59%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Romance
Setting

Montana • Contemporary

Theme
Family
Topic
Relationships

Women`s Studies
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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