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The Sea Of Grass

Conrad Richter
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The Sea Of Grass

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992

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Conrad Richter

The Sea Of Grass

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

150

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Mexico • 1880s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Sea of Grass by Conrad Richter explores the complex dynamics between ranchers and settlers in the American Southwest. The story unfolds through the perspective of a lawyer who observes the tensions and conflicts as individuals navigate themes of land ownership, environmental change, and personal relationships against a backdrop of expansive grasslands.

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.0

611 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Sea of Grass by Conrad Richter offers evocative prose that vividly depicts the American frontier's vastness and challenges. Critics praise its atmospheric setting and exploration of human-nature conflict. However, some find the pacing slow and character development lacking. The novel succeeds in creating an immersive landscape, though its narrative depth may be limited for some readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sea Of Grass?

A reader who enjoys The Sea of Grass by Conrad Richter likely appreciates classic American literature that explores the complex relationships and tensions of frontier life. Fans of works like My Ántonia by Willa Cather and O Pioneers! would be drawn to its vivid depiction of the American West and its introspective narrative style.

4.0

611 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

150

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Mexico • 1880s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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