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Summary: A real surprise.
Review: The main character was so honest that you felt as though you knew her. She made no apologies for the truth; she held it right out there for you to see. Her own disappointments, missteps, miscalculations were deeply felt by the reader. Their lives were harsh, but this is an accurate portrayal of life during this time period. He certainly could have milked that element much more than he did. To his credit, he didn't rely on that. He gave you enough information that you got the picture. This book was a surprise. Very well written. The character development was surperb. I breezed through this book, b/c I literally couldn't wait to see what was around the next bend. I highly rec'd this read.
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Summary: In the face of adversity
Review: I picked up GAP CREEK on a whim not knowing much about the plot or the characters beforehand, and I was pleasantly surprised by the rich details of life portrayed on Gap Creek. Set in the Carolina Mountains at the turn of the 20th century, GAP CREEK explores the trials and tribulations of the young protagonist, Julie, striving for survival in the midst of poverty and hardship. After their marriage Julie and Hank move to Gap Creek where they possess a desire to live a good life together, but what awaits them is far from their hopes and dreams. They face hunger and uncertainty while battling the demons of Mother Nature. Julie also faces Hanks degrading attitude and temper after he loses his job and cannot find another. Just when things look bleak and you think it cannot get worse Julie finds out she is pregnant. Life on Gap Creek is rough and trying to say the least. While reading GAP CREEK I really emphasized with Julie and constantly wished she would get a break from her troubles. She had lived such a hard life in her young age. Along with Julie, all the other characters are realistic and well developed, especially Mr. Pendercast who I would love to read more of his life. Morgan takes the reader back in history to a time before the invention of modern technology. The descriptions of hard labor are sorrowful and make me greater appreciate the comforts of the 21st century. However, despite this book's downtrodden plot and dire circumstances I wouldn't describe it as being a depressing read. Rather I feel enlightenment in the strength of Julie. Her continuing struggle for perseverance is certainly admirable and gave me inspiration. I enjoyed reading GAP CREEK, and would recommend it to others.
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Summary: Gap Creek
Review: I just finished this book up and was surprised at how good it was. This book is a total tragedy though. The story starts out with Julie talking about her brother's death and how he was in her arms when he died. After that her father is taken ill and almost off of the work on the family farm falls onto her shoulders. She works so hard and resents so much, that she ends up marring Hank when she is only 17. They move to Gap Creek where things only get harder. Hank looses his job, Julie is pregnant. The book is beautifully written and tragic, but also very heart warming as Julie and Hank learn to lean on each other and over come tragedy and heartbreak. It is a wonderful inspiration to how a marriage can grow and become stronger.
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Summary: A small literary jewel
Review: After the death of her brother and father, 17-year-old Julie Harmon leaves her mother and sisters in the mountains of North Carolina to start a new life in the valley of Gap Greek in South Carolina with her one-year-older husband Hank Richards. The young couple soon faces a series of challenges brought along by the hard life around the turn of the century.
Through his protagonist Julie, Robert Morgan has given the hard-working women of the late 19th century a voice. Julie's observations, thoughts, and feelings are presented in a simple and clear way without pathos. It seems as if the reader sat opposite Julie, listening to her telling her life story.
"Gap Creek" is a captivating book which the reader can't almost put down -- maybe because the central themes are timeless. The fate of Julie and Hank touches but never turns into being kitschy. All in all, "Gap Creek" can be absolutely called a small literary jewel.
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Summary: Gap Creek
Review: I loved this book I could not put it down, Julie and Hank touched my heart they struggle through loss of family and home but they hold strong the ending left me wanting more . I want to read more about Julie and Hank . But I loved the story so far.
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Summary: Dull, dull, dull
Review: I couldn't even make it half way through this book and I rarely do not finish a book. It's drawn out and boring boring boring!
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Summary: A great novel
Review: Gap Creek was very interesting. I did enjoy it very much though. It was set in the early 1800's in the country. It showed the main character, Julie, overcoming many horrific trials. Julie is determined to be a good wife. She is a very dilligent and strong woman who is presented with many hardships. She is never tainted by them and always looks into the future. As you read Gap Creek, you get intensely involved in Julie's world, and it is sure to touch some emotions deep inside.
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Summary: What a surprise!
Review: I am not a fan of Oprah's rec's. Call me a book snob, but I usually steer clear. This book was a surprise. Very well written. The character development was surperb. I breezed through this book, b/c I literally couldn't wait to see what was around the next bend. I highly rec'd this book
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Summary: recomended to anyone
Review: I really thought that this was a great book. It was recommended to me by my friend's mom and it really was a great recommendation. Knowing the trials that Julie experienced in the beginning of the book reassured the reader that she would make it through all the hardships later on in the book. This book was comforting to read because it let me know that no matter what you can always make it through.
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Summary: Makes me grateful!
Review: This is a good book. I enjoyed it very much. I would love a follow up on her story. Although, often I feel that the last millenium is where my heart is, this truly reminds me to feel grateful for so many things. Poor Julie didnt have it easy and I bet she is more like most women than we like to admit. Again, I enjoyed it very much.
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