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| "SAINTS AT THE RIVER is a superb novel as well as a
rumination on the environmental and sociological changes in the
Appalachians..." -- Southern Scribe -- 9/8/04 |
| "As a stylist, Rash never falters, offering rich
metaphors that quietly bring the nuances of Tamassee and the river
to life." -- The Post and Courier (Charlotte, SC) -- 8/29/04 |
| "... resonate far more with readers than another
whiny yarn about the predictably dysfunctional comings and goings of
the wealthy and the Botoxed." -- San Francisco Chronicle --
8/22/04 |
| "[Ron Rash's] ...clear, concise prose and regional
voice add an authentic veneer to this rich tableau of Southern life"
-- Entertainment weekly -- 8/6/04 |
| "...Rash's clean prose and love for the land easily
carry this book to its conclusion, providing readers with a powerful
ending that is both surprising and well earned." -- The
Charlotte Observer --8/1/04 |
| "Ron Rash beautifully captures the resulting
emotions, which surge as powerfully as the rivers that wrought
them." -- Southern Living -- 8/04 |
| "...a compelling novel that may be described as
an eco-thriller of ideas... ...Mr. Rash tells his story with
subtlety and with the best kind of empathy..." -- Wall
Street Journal -- 7/30/04 |
| "Rash pens his novel in clear, unadorned
prose... ...the book is rich with nuance..." -- Publishers
Weekly -- 6/12/04 |
| "From the first page to the last, the author’s
down-to-earth characters and rich descriptions of the backwoods
carry readers through this emotionally charged story. Recommended
for all collections" -- Library Journal -- 6/1/04 |
| "Spare, resonant, unputdownable" -- Kirkus
Starred Review -- 5/15/04 |
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