The Rest of the Earth

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Summary: Erotica of the Landscape
Review: Henderson's writing has improved since his first novel "Native," which was no slouch in the prose department itself. Despite the adventurous and even sexy plot, this is not a book to zip through in one sitting. Henderson's unique groove needs to steep in the sun or laze in the shade to come into its full splendor. Take your time with this one, savor its tastes and hum its melody, and it will change the way you look at landscape forever

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Summary: Growing talent delivers a stellar second novel.
Review: Henderson's writing has improved since his first novel "Native," which was no slouch in the prose department itself. Despite the adventurous and even sexy plot, this is not a book to zip through in one sitting. Henderson's unique groove needs to steep in the sun or laze in the shade to come into its full splendor. Take your time with this one, savor its tastes and hum its melody, and it will change the way you look at landscape forever

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Summary: Growing talent delivers a stellar second novel.
Review: I was fortunate enough to have taken The Rest of the Earth with me on a trip to Montana. Having the time to read the novel alone and uninterrupted was one of those literary pleasures that will be remembered forever. I entered the dreamscape of young Walker Avary and flowed with the beautifully written tale of a sensuous drifter. I marvelled at Mr. Henderson's ability to craft a story with a plot that moves mysteriously from the subtleties of deeply buried emotions interwined with the inevitability of landscape and weather.

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Summary: A modern classic
Review: This is not a work to read in a long weekend, which is what I loved about it. The language is elaborate, surreal, smart, gorgeous, and complicated. The story itself is simple: Walker Avary wants to build on some land in the Wyoming territory. But the rendering is anything but simple, and leaves you feeling you've experienced something epic in its dimensions. A must read for folks who have tired of the "quick read." It's easy to see why Annie Proulx fell in love with Henderson's writing.

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Summary: A monumental work from true craftsman, a modern classic
Review: To follow Walker Avery through The Rest of the Earth is to take a spritual voyage through a dreamy American landscape. Henderson's etherial prose evokes deep longing, but does it honestly, without manipulation or trickery. Henderson suprised with new spiritual possibilities, and forgotten emotions from deep within. With this book, Henderson has honed his craft to a level uncommon in modern American literature. Experience its magic. I have never read anthing like it and cannot wait for his next.