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Product Identifiers
PublisherSourcebooks, Incorporated
ISBN-101492647454
ISBN-139781492647454
eBay Product ID (ePID)234459217
Product Key Features
Book TitleIf the Creek Don't Rise : a Novel
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicFamily Life, Small Town & Rural, Literary, Coming of Age
GenreFiction
AuthorLeah Weiss
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight11.5 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-001928
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"This one nearly broke my heart. With deeply human characters I will not easily forget, Weiss captures the fierce pull of desperation and the formidable power of hope. An impressive debut from a talent to watch.... " - Kathleen Grissom, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Kitchen House and Glory Over Everything, "Every page of Leah Weiss' debut, If the Creek Don't Rise, has a pulse as fierce and unyielding as its Appalachian setting. Told through an ensemble of narrators, men and women of all ages bound by the inescapable power of place and belonging, it is a lush exploration of the darkest rooms in the human heart, and the brightest fires of the human spirit. Weiss' remarkable gift for language left me breathless, and her characters, distinctive and unapologetically-human, will haunt me for some time." - Erika Marks, author of The Last Treasure
Dewey Decimal813.6
SynopsisHe's gonna be sorry he ever messed with me and Loretta Lynn Sadie Blue has been a wife for fifteen days. That's long enough to know she should have never hitched herself to Roy Tupkin, even with the baby. Sadie is desperate to make her own mark on the world, but in remote Appalachia, a ticket out of town is hard to come by, and hope often gets stomped out. When a stranger sweeps into Baines Creek and knocks things off kilter, Sadie finds herself with an unexpected lifeline...if she can just figure out how to use it. This intimate insight into a fiercely proud, tenacious community unfolds through the voices of the forgotten folks of Baines Creek. With a colorful cast of characters that each contribute a new perspective, IF THE CREEK DON'T RISE is a debut novel bursting with heart, honesty, and homegrown grit., In a North Carolina mountain town filled with moonshine and rotten husbands, Sadie Blue is only the latest girl to face a dead-end future at the mercy of a dangerous drunk. She's been married to Roy Tupkin for fifteen days, and she knows now that she should have listened to the folks who said he was trouble. But when a stranger sweeps in and knocks the world off-kilter for everyone in town, Sadie begins to think there might be more to life than being Roy's wife. As stark and magnificent as Appalachia itself, If the Creek Don't Rise is a bold and beautifully layered debut about a dusty, desperate town finding the inner strength it needs to outrun its demons. The folks of Baines Creek will take you deep into the mountains with heart, honesty, and homegrown grit. "Part gothic, part romance, part heartbreaking Loretta Lynn ballad--Weiss' tale is a beguiling, compelling read." -- Kirkus Reviews "...tender but powerful debut..." -- Publishers Weekly Writing with a deep knowledge of the enduring myths of Appalachia, Weiss vividly portrays real people and sorrows." -- Library Journal , Starred Review, "An immersive and deeply emotional reading experience--especially satisfying for readers who love richly drawn characters and a strong sense of place" --NPR He's gonna be sorry he ever messed with me and Loretta Lynn. Sadie Blue has been a wife for fifteen days. That's long enough to know she should have never hitched herself to Roy Tupkin, even with the baby. Sadie is desperate to make her own mark on the world, but in remote Appalachia, a ticket out of town is hard to come by and hope often gets stomped out. When a stranger sweeps into Baines Creek and knocks things off kilter, Sadie finds herself with an unexpected lifeline...if she can just figure out how to use it. Fans of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek will love this intimate insight into a fiercely proud, tenacious community and relish the voices of the forgotten folks of Baines Creek. With a colorful cast of characters and a flair for the Southern Gothic, If the Creek Don't Rise is a debut novel bursting with heart, honesty, and homegrown grit. "Like all great southern writers, Leah Weiss's magic turns the local into the universal." --Wiley Cash, New York Times bestselling author, on All The Little Hopes
LC Classification NumberPS3623.E45554I38
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- 22. Okt. 2019
A Very Real and Compelling Story
Told from the standpoint of each character, it is a compelling mix of narratives. Comes together very well. The reader gets to know these people. Their quirks, charms, and motivations. Very hard to put down. My only criticism is that I want to know more about these people. The teacher Kate for example. It's what I'd describe as a "living read". I feel the breath of these people.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 01. Okt. 2022
Great book
It was a very good story of life in the mountains. It was also a very easy read.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Nov. 2017
So good that it will be my book club choice for two clubs
Unepected way of speaking is entrancing, many things to think about when it comes to human nature combined with poverty and lack of an education that ties one to the outside world when thinking about what should be acceptable in one's life.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 12. Jan. 2021
Great book!
It was a great story. I like the different points of view of each characters.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 12. Nov. 2019
excellent reading...good story
very good book....enjoyed it very much. ThankyouBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 15. Dez. 2022
If the creek doesn't rise
Still reading it, but it is holding my attention.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 03. Feb. 2024
Great book
Great bookBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 27. Jun. 2023
Enjoyable book
Book even had an awesome endingBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
