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As for Me and My House

Sinclair Ross
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As for Me and My House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989

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Sinclair Ross

As for Me and My House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Details
Pages

221

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Horizon, Saskatchewan • 1930s

Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

As for Me and My House by Sinclair Ross is a Canadian novel that explores the life of a pastor and his wife in a small prairie town during the Depression. The story is told through the wife's diary entries, revealing the couple's struggles with isolation, faith, and personal aspirations amidst the challenges of their environment.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Mysterious

Dark

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,280 ratings

52%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

As for Me and My House by Sinclair Ross is lauded for its introspective portrayal of a struggling Canadian prairie couple during the Great Depression. Critics praise its evocative prose and depth of character. However, some find its bleak tone and slow pace challenging. Overall, it's celebrated for its realistic depiction of isolation and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read As for Me and My House?

Readers who enjoy As for Me and My House by Sinclair Ross are typically drawn to introspective narratives exploring themes of isolation and resilience. Fans of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath or Willa Cather's O Pioneers! would appreciate the novel's focus on rural life and complex character studies.

4.0

2,280 ratings

52%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

221

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Horizon, Saskatchewan • 1930s

Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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