Plucky Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I haven't read the book, but am planning to, as dd is reading it. Why would it be on this list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Because the plot inlcudes star-crossed lovers, infidelity, adultery, and an enraged husband. It does not end well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Oh, ok. My dd told me about the star-crossed lovers, and enraged husband. People die at the end I imagine. Have you read it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I haven't read the book, but am planning to, as dd is reading it. Why would it be on this list? Who's banned list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Who's banned list? I assume that she means the ALA's list of challenged and/or banned books. Most have been challenged rather than banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I assume that she means the ALA's list of challenged and/or banned books. Most have been challenged rather than banned. But the ALA doesn't challenge ... it keeps track of the challenges. I'm wondering who is unhappy with the book. I recall it as adultery punished, and a "feminist" heroine. Also, old W.C was a tribid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 But the ALA doesn't challenge ... it keeps track of the challenges. I'm wondering who is unhappy with the book. I recall it as adultery punished, and a "feminist" heroine. Also, old W.C was a tribid. Sorry, I mean ala challenged list. I do know that WC was rumored to be a lesbian, dressed manly, & sometimes went by William, but what is a tribid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 But the ALA doesn't challenge ... it keeps track of the challenges. Yes, I know. The book is actually on the ALA's list of most frequently challenged books. Adultery and killings are more than enough for people to complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Some people will challenge anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Illicit love. Oh the impurity! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Some people will challenge anything. The year Eloise in Paris was on the list still blows my mind! Illicit love. Oh the impurity! :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Sorry, I mean ala challenged list. I do know that WC was rumored to be a lesbian, dressed manly, & sometimes went by William, but what is a tribid? A rare word for lesbian which is not "searched for". Sorry, I forgot. It has been my word for it in conversation with close associates for years. I forgot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne in MN Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I just read it. The whole book is really about a woman who takes over the family farm/acres when her father dies and goes on through the years and how she develops their farm. Pioneers in the beginning had a hard time making farming work and many left. This girl had the wits and strength about her to make into something productive. A small part of the story includes a young neighbor woman who's a very cheerful, happy-go-lucky person, but is married to a man who is very serious and quite opposite of her. She falls in love with an old childhood friend. The husband finds them late one night in some trees and kills them both. I personally thought it kind of an odd book. At least not very exciting. I probably like books better that go in depth in a short time period, rather than one that spans many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Because the plot inlcudes star-crossed lovers, infidelity, adultery, and an enraged husband. It does not end well. Illicit love. Oh the impurity! :D :D Right. Because one never sees these themes in, oh, I don't know, Shakespeare or even the Bible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&Rs Mom Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I just read it. The whole book is really about a woman who takes over the family farm/acres when her father dies and goes on through the years and how she develops their farm. Pioneers in the beginning had a hard time making farming work and many left. This girl had the wits and strength about her to make into something productive. A small part of the story includes a young neighbor woman who's a very cheerful, happy-go-lucky person, but is married to a man who is very serious and quite opposite of her. She falls in love with an old childhood friend. The husband finds them late one night in some trees and kills them both. I personally thought it kind of an odd book. At least not very exciting. I probably like books better that go in depth in a short time period, rather than one that spans many years. I remember reading a bit of it in 10th grade, giving up & bluffing my way through that unit; sounds like it got a little more interesting later on.... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Because the plot inlcudes star-crossed lovers, infidelity, adultery, and an enraged husband. It does not end well. :iagree: I just read it last week and enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I tried to read it years ago & thought it was too dull and never finished it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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