55 pages • 1 hour read
Ann PancakeStrange as this Weather Has Been
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Ann Pancake's Strange as this Weather Has Been is praised for its evocative portrayal of West Virginian life and its environmental themes. Readers appreciate the rich, lyrical prose and depth of character development. However, some find the narrative slow at times. Overall, it's a powerful exploration of familial bonds amid ecological turmoil.
Who Should Read Strange as this Weather Has Been?
Readers who savor intricate family dynamics in the face of environmental hardship will appreciate Ann Pancake's Strange as this Weather Has Been. Fans of Barbara Kingsolver's Flight Behavior or Annie Proulx's Barkskins will find the novel's poignant exploration of Appalachia's struggles compelling.
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