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| "The World Made Straight is violent, real, very well
written, and it moves like a train" -- The Believer Magazine
-- 10/07 |
| "World Made Straight is
an enormously moving novel that will be read, discussed and grappled
with beyond the rest of our lives." -- The Bloomsbury Review
-- July/August 2006 |
| "The language is beautiful, while the story is harsh,
true, and relentless. A sublime novel." -- The Atlantic
Monthly -- July/August 2006 |
| "A rising literary star,
Rash is known for capturing a sense of place." --
Charlotte.com -- 06/16/06 |
| " Rash is one of the
great novelists of our time... a supreme master at revealing
character through dialogue..." -- Atlanta Journal Constitution
-- 05/14/06 |
| "...Rash paints the
beauty of the mountains vividly... ...visions Rash makes sing to the
reader... ...creates a forceful reality, and his skill and style
establish him as a powerful writer." -- The Post and
Courier, Charleston, SC -- 05/07/06 |
| "The World Made Straight,
marks [Ron Rash] him as a major Southern writer..." -- Los
Angeles Times -- 05/03/06 |
| "[Rash's] novels are
complex and compelling, told in graceful, conscientious prose, and
"The World Made Straight" is his finest yet." -- Charlotte
Observer -- 04/30/06 |
| "...No writer since the
late Larry Brown has handled the raw grit of country people as
truthfully as Rash... ...fiction that is at once uplifting,
harrowing and unforgettable." -- The News and Observer, NC, --
04/30/06 |
| "...highly recommended novel, vividly enriched by
clear, concise prose..." -- Bookpage -- 04/06 |
| "Rash... once again succeeds in offering a convincing
portrayal of Southern life." -- Library Journal -- 02/19/6 |
| "...this third novel from the talented Rash will
appeal to readers who like their suspense done with literary flair."
-- Booklist -- 02/15/06 |
| "...Rash’s finely wrought
third novel... ...Rash’s vivid prose..." -- Publishers Weekly
-- 01/30/06 |
| "...thoughtful, above-average entertainment." --
Kirkus – 01/15/06 |
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