The Native character whom readers get to know best is Mose, and he is mute and 'speaks' only through sign language.

You'll see cruelty and corruption and how it trickles down in society.ġ) Although Odie and Albert find themselves in a boarding school for Native American children, most of the Native children don't actually speak in the story. It highlights the universal struggles and needs of all and what it takes to overcome life's difficulties. There are many topics to talk about in the book your Book Club will love it!īook Club Talking Points: This book is a coming of age story about forgiveness and hope. Kruger shows you what it takes to survive these difficult times through a fantastic cast of characters and a beautiful setting. The Great Depression was a desperate time for many, especially the poor and people considered outcasts.

It's filled with hope, faith, and redemption, including tent revivals, hobos, and shantytowns. They're fleeing an abusive situation, and as you can imagine, things were quite different during that era, and Kruger brings it all to life. This book is an exciting tale about four youths canoeing down the Mississippi River during the great depression. His other book ORDINARY GRACE is one of my favorite audiobooks, and I always recommend it to anyone new to audio. He is a fabulous storyteller, and the story lends itself perfectly to his style of writing.

PBR Book Review:William Kent Krueger is such a talented writer I couldn't wait to get started on his newest book, THIS TENDER LAND.

Novel this tender land