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Sep 23, 2020
If you don't care for the style or manner the era is presented I encourage viewing PBS special docu Voices of Giant. More important today than ever.
Aug 06, 2020SeattleSaul rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A very readable book about down-to-earth characters and a Virginian woman who marries a wealthy young Texas rancher. There is a lot of cattle ranching information that is not well-known that she explains well. Much of the culture is…
Apr 12, 2014texasbooks rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
i have watched the movie Giant several times but cant wait to read the book. I got the book and it wasn't any way as good as the movie. The book kept jumping from the past to the present to the future=. Just couldn't focus on the book at…
May 28, 2013
this is an absolutely wonderful must-read. Edna Ferber's style is like no other. If you like this, make sure to read So Big - even better.
Dec 27, 2011Liselara rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This is a classic and well worth the read. Nonetheless, the author seems to have a problem using commas and sometimes the prose is beyond endurance. I rarely say this: the movie is better than the book, particularly the role of Jett…
Apr 22, 20091517313 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Book with an interesting perspective of the Big Rich in the 20's and 30's
Jan 13, 2008gb rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
a very different writing style, but enjoyable