The Country of the Pointed Firs and the Dunnet Landing Stories: And, the Dunnet Landing Stories

by Sarah Orne Jewett

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254 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Sarah Orne Jewett was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for her local color works set in or near South Berwick, Maine, on the border of New Hampshire, which in her day was a declining New England seaport.

Reviews

[Sharon Barrow Wilfong · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jewett writes like John Singer Sargent paints a portrait. The colors are lush and beautiful. She perfectly captures the dialogue, culture and history of 19th century New England.

[Jennifer Fluegge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book (despite the inordinately long time it took me to read it)! It transported me to a different time and place where I’ve never been and yet now feel I have been. Such an interesting look at small town/community of America one hundred or so years ago! Each story pulled back the curtain a little bit to show you another aspect of that area of the country during that timeframe. Fascinating and kept me reading.

[CJParker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered this book in a biography that I was reading about Abigail Adams by Woody Holton. It is wonderful on so many levels. It seemed to be a small book of short stories...all which were enchanting and accurately true of a life in 1896. Her ability to express the emotions of everyday life through her pen are exciting and enthusiastically humble.

[Lauralie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading this novel is really like a nice stroll among a sympathetic community... A bit slow maybe but it serves its purpose perfectly!

[Kate Koeze · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not plot-driven but lovely

[April Willetts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this compilation of short stories, easy and fun reading from an author who mentored Willa Cather