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Has your book club picked Educated by Tara Westover as your next read? This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger My rating: 5 of 5 stars Every so often, when sifting through sand, you find a precious gem. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book. Eager to be rid of their oppressors, Odie, Albert, and their friend Mose, rescued another recent orphan and friend, Emmy Frost. In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication. Enter your email address to receive notifications of new book reviews. Actually, I listened to the excellently narrated audio version of the book and now I want to investigate more of Krueger's work. A quintessential Midwestern American fable, This Tender Land is a coming of age novel and a tale of an epic journey in the form of homage to The Odyssey and Huckleberry Finn. Review of “This Tender Land” by William Kent Krueger. Haggin wrote favorably in The Nation, but Time magazine concluded its review with: '' 'The Tender Land'' is a step along the road to a full evening opera. While largely focused on depicting individuals, the story also divulges into the magical and mysterious--for better or for worse. .". . . '', Mr. Brown sought to increase the dramatic interest by strengthening the characterizations, finding motivations for the characters' actions and emphasizing some of their ambivalent and enigmatic attitudes. Her hair was a long, sleek tumble the color of fox fur, and she wore a flowing white robe whose long hem trailed behind her as she moved.". ". The story is told by an aged Odie looking back from the viewpoint of his younger self: "The night was moonless, the tiny cell as black as pitch, our bed a thin matting of straw laid on the dirt floor, the door a great rectangle of rusted iron with a slot at the bottom for the delivery of a food plate that never held more than one hard biscuit. Mr. Copland's reaction at the time was, ''After two years of work, I have an opera that fills only two thirds of an evening! They stand for the traditional values that Americans fear have been lost in today's chaotic world of rapidly shifting mores. He called it Faria. by William Kent Krueger. This book is one of them. “This Tender Land”, is a mesmerizing tale with wonderful characters, rich themes, extraordinary storytelling, delicious writing....with dialogue that sprinkles gold nuggets in our hearts, gut, and mind. This Tender Land is a heartfelt, true to life Depression-era story filled with courage, determination, and heroism. It will own you. 1932, Minnesota. Paula McLain, author of the phenomenal bestseller The Paris Wife, now returns with her keenly anticipated new novel, transporting readers to colonial […] But even with my preconceived expectations, I was continually surprised by this novel by a new-to-me author. --Bob Drury, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart of Everything That Is "Crafted in exquisitely beautiful prose, this is a story to be treasured - outstanding and unforgettable." Mr. Copland was over 50 when he composed ''The Tender Land.'' More By and About This Author. . B.H. . The first full-length opera by the ''dean of American composers'' was anticipated as a major event. THIS TENDER LAND is a gripping, poignant tale swathed in both mythical and mystical overtones." Book review: ‘This Tender Land’ a harrowing Depression-era coming-of-age tale Arvin Brown, the director, and Murry Sidlin, the music director, both longtime Copland admirers, are convinced that an appraisal of the opera in the revised version is long overdue. During The Great Depression, four orphans runaway from an abusive Indian school by canoeing the rivers of Minnesota in order to reach St Louis and the protection of an Aunt. Recommended to book clubs by 9 of 10 members. —Bob Drury, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart of Everything That Is "More than a simple journey; it is a deeply satisfying odyssey, a quest in search of self and home. It's very unstated, yet everything seems to revolve around it. The Scent Keeper: A Novel. This Tender Land: A Novel . There is a lively party in the evening with music and dancing to celebrate Laurie's high school graduation the following day. By … Pig scarer takes them to a room in the barn where they are held captive and forced to work the farm. '', Mr. Copland waited 15 years after his high school opera, ''The Second Hurricane,'' of 1937, to write ''The Tender Land.'' . Evidently Mr. Copland agreed. In This Tender Land, after 12-year-old Odie O'Banion and older his brother, Albert, were orphaned, the operators of Lincoln Indian Training School, Thelma and Clyde Brickman took them in. What did your group think of THIS TENDER LAND? And while Mr. Copland's ear is keenly melodic, it is not vocal." But it's really a place meant to obliterate every trace of their Indianness, by force if necessary. This reading group guide for This Tender Land includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. Odie O'Banion and his older brother Albert, orphans, are the only two white boys in the school. Long, sprawling, and utterly captivating, readers will eat up every delicious word of it.”. This Tender Land William Kent Krueger, 2019 Simon & Schuster 464 pp. I’m not a reader but loved this book!!! Strappings and abuse appear to be part of the curriculum, too, especially the kind rendered by a teacher named Vincent DiMarco. April 5, 2021. . “If you liked Where the Crawdads Sing, you’ll love This Tender Land ...This story is as big-hearted as they come.” —Parade The unforgettable story of four orphans who travel the Mississippi River on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression. ", Later that night, they see something unexpected: "Sister Eve pulled a cigarette from a small, silver case, and the trumpet player lifted a lighter and offered her a flame. It's a place where Indian children who have been taken from their families are sent so they can be educated in the ways of the white world. A farmer they call pig scarer:  ". . This Tender Land William Kent Krueger. Several Copland works have become American classics, touching audiences for reasons deeper than mere nostalgia or sentimentality. In the rain and soil and rocks and trees and the sky that arcs above. The published revised version is being used by Long Wharf, which has scheduled ''The Tender Land'' for more than 50 performances, but Mr. Brown is returning to a two-act format. The other eye glared at us. New York Times Bestseller #1 Indie Next Pick for September! Long, sprawling, and utterly captivating, readers will eat up every delicious word of it. A magnificent novel about four orphans on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression. One group traveled to Georgetown, CO to have High Tea and discuss the book in 19th-century Victorian building. . Other than Norman Treigle, who took the part of Grandpa Moss, the singers were not well known. They encounter a traveling tent revival and Sister Eve: ". He called it Faria. They're welcomed and given food, but later are again forced to flee, chased by police with dogs. THE QUEEN OF MOLD. Tender at the Bone Growing Up at the Table ... Random House. “a book you won't own. Imagine a New York City apartment at six in the morning. Praise for This Tender Land “If you liked Where the Crawdads Sing, you’ll love This Tender Land by best-selling author William Kent Krueger.This story is as big-hearted as they come.“ —Parade Magazine “A picaresque tale of adventure during the Great Depression. Here's 40 of the best questions and prompts, along with a printable list. Mr. Copland thought of ''The Tender Land'' as a kind of folk opera, more closely related to musical theater than grand opera. It was the first time Jerome Robbins staged a work outside of dance. THE NEW PRODUCTION OF Aaron Copland's opera ''The Tender Land,'' opening Friday at the Long Wharf Theater in New Haven, is more than a revival. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. I could have sworn I heard the cracking of every vertebra as his spine straightened. However, Lincoln School was a cruel and unforgiving place. . And I agree, it felt to be less about issues of racism but about secrets. Laurie and Martin decide to run away together in the morning, but during the night, Martin becomes convinced that Laurie deserves a better kind of life than he can offer. For fans of Before We Were Yours and Where the Crawdads Sing, a … It will own you. Mr. Copland and Mr. Johns got back to work. . Kim Michele Richardson lives in Kentucky and resides part-time in Western North Carolina. Copland Conducts 'The Tender Land' (July 29, 1965) "The music is simple -- simple and sweet. For me she is the most interesting.'' I think the NY Times review summed it up beautifully: ... and traveling faith healers to displaced families and lost souls of all kinds. The little structures had been built of materials you might have found in a city dump—cardboard, sheet metal, corrugated siding, scrap lumber, wooden crates . THIS TENDER LAND is a gripping, poignant tale swathed in both mythical and mystical overtones." REVIEW: This Tender Land. . Richly imagined and exceptionally well plotted and written, the novel is, most of all, a compelling, often haunting story that will captivate … Review: 'This Tender Land,' by William Kent Krueger. Just finished This Tender Land and loved it! . When composing the music, Mr. Copland had college and conservatory opera workshops in mind as its eventual use. Although he included traditional operatic set pieces, such as arias, duets, a quintet and choruses, the music was composed to match the simple rhetoric of the text in what has been called the composer's ''accessible'' style, closer to ''Our Town'' and ''Appalachian Spring'' than to his abstract, esoteric pieces. . Why is the Long Wharf Theater, primarily devoted to repertory drama, presenting opera? Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah. This information about This Tender Land shown above was first featured in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's membership magazine, and in our weekly "Publishing This Week" newsletter. . THIS TENDER LAND is a gripping, poignant tale swathed in both mythical and mystical overtones." Odie and Albert, along with a speechless Sioux Indian boy named Mose Washington, and six-year old Emmy Frost are forced to go on the run pursued by the police. —Bob Drury, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart of Everything That Is "More than a simple journey; it is a deeply satisfying odyssey, a quest in search of self and home. Some of the songs were gradually dropped out of the opera as inappropriate, but the impetus of the Walker Evans photographs persisted, particularly the haunting mother and daughter, and the fact that Agee and Evans had actually lived for a time with a tenant farmer's family in the 1930's. A couple of times I thought: “Stand By Me” - meets “Deliverance”....meets Huckleberry Finn. I could not put it down!!! He played the material for his young friend, Erik Johns, and showed him the Walker Evans photographs in James Agee's famous book, ''Let Us Now Praise Famous Men.'' It has those ‘type’ of a ‘feelings’. This Tender Land is a heartfelt, true to life Depression-era story filled with courage, determination, and heroism. Book review: This Tender Land — by William Kent Krueger. Review; About the Book; Excerpt; Discussion Questions; Reading Guide (PDF) Features; This Tender Land. Hawk Flies at Night: "The man materialized out of the dark, big and powerful, shoulders like those of a buffalo, with hair like a buffalo's winter hide flowing over them . Review: 'This Tender Land,' by William Kent Krueger FICTION: In mid-America during the Great Depression, four children band together to form the family each lacks. Mr. Copland, always frustrated by the neglect of ''The Tender Land,'' responded with enthusiasm to the idea of a new chamber version of the opera. ARTICLES. Review: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Title: This Tender Land Author: William Kent Krueger Published: September 2019, Atria Books Format: ARC Paperback, 464 pages Source: Publisher Summary: For fans of Before We Were Yours and Where the Crawdads Sing, a magnificent novel about four orphans on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression, from the New York Times … The Lincoln School is a pitiless place where hundreds of Native American children, forcibly separated from their parents, are sent to be educated. Orchestral textures are uncluttered and without special effects, and there is little use of dissonance. . The opening pages describe their time in the school's quiet room, what used to be the military's solitary confinement cell. Recommended: This Tender Land is recommended for readers who appreciate a well-written, poignant, and lyrical story by a master storyteller, for fans of William Kent Krueger (Ordinary Grace), for those who love historical fiction and adventure stories, and definitely for book clubs A magnificent novel about four orphans on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression. As Mr. Brown explains, '' 'The Tender Land' is really about how these people come together.'' Eager to be rid of their oppressors, Odie, Albert, and their friend Mose, rescued another recent orphan and friend, Emmy Frost. C. C. Harrison's most recent novel of suspense is Death by G-String: A Coyote Canyon Ladies Ukulele Club Mystery, the 2019 Colorado Humanities Book Award Mystery Winner, the Colorado Independent Publishers Association Book Awards Second Place winner, and a finalist in both the Arizona/New Mexico Book Awards and the American Fiction Awards. THIS TENDER LAND is a gripping, poignant tale swathed in both mythical and mystical overtones." A Man Called Ove: Book Review by Dinh. In Ordinary Grace, we are hearing about the summer of 1961, in New Bremen, Minnesota. In Ordinary Grace, we are hearing about the summer of 1961, in New Bremen, Minnesota. Although Odie and Albert find themselves in a boarding school for Native American children, most of the Native children don’t actually speak in the story. drew on the cigarette, then her lips formed a little O and she puffed out two perfect smoke rings . Now people are going to expect me to do this again! From this the idea of the libretto developed. The New York City Opera (NYCO) is an American opera company located in Manhattan in New York City. . In my novel THIS TENDER LAND one of my characters, a farmer, proclaims that God isn’t to be found in a house of worship. The libretto presented a simple story which takes place in the Depression 30's on a Midwest farm. Martin falls in love with Laurie, the older of the daughters, and they prove it by singing a love duet. I’m drawn to historical books about orphans, as well as Native American history. He wrote to Mr. Copland asking for permission to make a reduction of the full orchestral score to bring the music into proportion with the intimate setting of the Long Wharf Theater. Today I share my spoiler-free review of This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger! His life is made of strict principles and routines. He stood at the edge of the firelight, a burlap bag slung over his shoulder, his eyes unreadable.". —Bob Drury, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart of Everything That Is "More than a simple journey; it is a deeply satisfying odyssey, a quest in search of self and home. ''It's almost a skeleton of a plot,'' Mr. Brown said. Mon, 10/14/2019 - 11:43am meganj. ''There is such a clear arc that goes from carefully modulated stages to a highly ambivalent ending,'' he explains. '', Olin Downes, music critic for The New York Times, criticized the libretto and found the ending ''inconclusive,'' but he praised the production and some of the music, as did other critics. .". There have been only a few scattered productions of a revised version made by Mr. Copland and his librettist, Erik Johns, since the premiere of the original version in 1954, so the reputation of ''The Tender Land'' rests wholly on critical reviews of the first performances, which were mixed. That’s exactly how I feel when I gaze across those miles and miles of a landscape sculpted through countless millennia. Keryn says. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. He was intent on giving young American singers material they do not normally have in the opera house, material they could sing and perform naturally in their own language. Mr. Brown feels that the opera lends itself perfectly to the intimacy of the space. Genre(s): Mystery & Thriller, Political, Technothrillers. I am an avid fan of Kruger's Cork mysteries so was initially disappointed to not have a new one in the series but having enjoyed Ordinary Grace tried this as soon as published. This is my second read for my Modern Mrs. Darcy book club and so far this book club hasn’t steered me wrong. Considering the use of folk material, Messrs. Brown and Sidlin have added something new to the party scene in Act II - two songs as arranged by Mr. Copland from his ''Old American Songs'' - performed as though spontaneously by the guests. It is grueling dirty work mucking out cattle yards, slopping hogs, detassling corn, cutting out jimson weed, all of it under an unrelenting sun. Almost always, it kept to the edges of the tiny cell, scurrying along the wall to a corner where I’d put a few crumbs of the hard biscuit that had been my meal. Mr. Copland thought he could make use of some of the songs he had already written for an abandoned musical based on Erskine Caldwell's ''Tragic Ground.'' In the cast are Craig Schulman as Martin, Jamie Louise Baer as Laurie, Kristen Hurst-Hyde as Mom Moss, Bruce Kramer as Grandpa Moss and April Armstrong alternating with Rebecca Hanson as Beth. Reply. Actually, I listened to the excellently narrated audio version of the book and now I want to investigate more of Krueger's work. Mr. Krueger's writing pulls you in with his descriptions, lovable characters, and story line. In the morning, the boys are removed from the quiet room and sent to work on a local farm. Published: 2019-09-03 Hardcover : 464 pages. REVIEWS: This Tender Land Goodreads Publishers Weekly Star Tribune Book Companion INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! ARTICLES. I thought I could find a strength in the piece that really expressed something about the American experience, without taking away from the lyricism and humor of the music. FEATURED REVIEW. 2034: A Novel of the Next World War. In a letter to readers, author William Kent Krueger talks about his own difficult journey while writing this book. As a retired English teacher I would find myself stopping and … . Ava Barry's debut mystery novel Windhall is centered around the salacious murder of a starlet named Eleanor Hayes during Hollywood's Golden Age in the 1940s. --Historical Novel Review This Tender Land CHAPTER ONE ALBERT NAMED THE rat. ''We don't have many in this country, people who do nothing but write librettos for opera.''. Like Ordinary Grace, This Tender Land is told from the point of view of a boy on the cusp of adolescence. He had a black patch over one eye. His daily routines involves inspection of the neighborhood, making sure bikes should be where bikes are suppose to … This Tender Land - INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! It was first called ''Graduation Harvest,'' then ''Picket Fence Horizon'' and finally ''The Tender Land.'' With the feel of a modern classic, This Tender Land is an enthralling, big-hearted epic that shows how the magnificent American landscape connects us … See the article in its original context from. From these sources, Mr. Copland and Mr. Johns developed ideas for the opera. This Tender Land CHAPTER ONE ALBERT NAMED THE rat. In 1952, when the League of Composers offered Mr. Copland a commission of $1,000 (donated by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein 2d) to compose an opera for television, he was intrigued with the idea of writing for the new and exciting medium. 10 reviews Review This book. Review: Christy Lefteri's 'The Beekeeper of Aleppo' weaves together two timelines, going beyond the abstraction of refugee stories. . In 1953, when Mr. Copland and Mr. Johns submitted their opera to the NBC Television Opera Workshop, it was turned down, and the project was nearly abandoned. At a place where two rivers meet, the child fugitives come upon a shantytown, a community of temporary shelters assembled by the many poverty-stricken homeless, lost souls, and victims of the Depression who've had their lives disrupted. Our Reading Guide for This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger includes Book Club Discussion Questions, Book Reviews, Plot Summary-Synopsis and Author Bio. It’s about a teen girl named Pearl who is squatting on land with her father, and the son of the affluent landowners, Main Boy, who strikes up an unbalanced relationship of power over Pearl. 2. . Unfortunately, the completed manuscript fell far short of what I'd hoped. Praise for This Tender Land “If you liked Where the Crawdads Sing, you’ll love This Tender Land by best-selling author William Kent Krueger.This story is as big-hearted as they come.“ —Parade Magazine “A picaresque tale of adventure during the Great Depression. Mr. Sidlin, conductor of the New Haven and Long Beach, Calif., Symphonies, brought ''The Tender Land'' to Mr. Brown's attention, since ''The Tender Land'' has been performed so infrequently. This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. It was an old creature, a mottle of gray and white fur. REVIEWS: This Tender Land : Goodreads Publishers Weekly Star Tribune Book Companion INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! I spent nearly three years laboring over a story in which I tried to satisfy all those expectations. lean-tos of driftwood covered with tarps. Mr. Johns was not a professional writer; he worked as a painter and a dancer, and, not wanting to confuse careers, decided to use the pseudonym Horace Everett, thereby creating a longstanding mystery about the true identity of the librettist. THIS TENDER LAND's lush writing had me not wanting to stop reading because I didn’t want to miss their adventures, and I didn't want the book to end. '', Mr. Copland was ready to admit failure, but Mr. Johns was energetic about a revision. This Tender Land 1. ''The work contains some of Copland's best and most melodious vocal writing,'' Mr. Sidlin says. The result is This Tender Land, a book you won't own. The man was tall, awkwardly built, and held a shotgun in his hands. https://www.nytimes.com/1987/04/26/arts/a-new-chance-for-tender-land.html. The other group met at my home and had a potluck dinner with all dishes made from Depression-era recipes. William Kent Krueger is the New York Times bestselling author of This Tender Land, Ordinary Grace (winner of the Edgar Award for best novel), as well as eighteen acclaimed books in the Cork O’Connor mystery series, including Desolation Mountain and Sulfur Springs.He lives in the Twin Cities with his family. Although it takes place in a bygone era, the themes are contemporary, as occurs with the best of historical fiction, of which this book should certainly be included. .". That's when he felt what many writers feel after a hugely successful book, especially after a first book—Oh, my god! ''Where and how does one find a really professional librettist?'' THIS TENDER LAND by William Kent Krueger is an adventure story with all the key features I enjoy. he said. Mr. Copland and Mr. Johns worked on the libretto from 1952 to 1954. by William Kent Krueger . April 6, 2021. I'm thankful that they were understanding and were willing to give me another shot.". It is also … Please join us in reading Circling The Sun by Paula McLain for our monthly read. CHILDREN'S BILLY MILLER MAKES A WISH by Kevin Henkes ; illustrated by Kevin Henkes Quickview BOOK LISTS . Some changes were made, and ''The Tender Land'' was accepted by the New York City Opera for production and collaboration with some very talented people. Reply lorraine Aug 22,2020 6:15 PM Hi Kerry, Agree! This Tender Land is a timeless coming-of-age story that is highly literary. Moreover, he considered that it would be good practice for the ''grand'' opera he hoped to write someday (but never did). TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. . Earlier he had used Mr. Copland's Clarinet Concerto for his ballet ''The Pied Piper. The story is told from a much older version of the protagonist… The runaways make his brief acquaintance, then come to fear that he will turn them in, so they wait for nightfall and creep away. This is a true story. Posted on 09/09/2019 by rhapsodyinbooks. With the feel of a modern classic, This Tender Land is an enthralling, big-hearted epic that shows how the magnificent American landscape connects us all, haunts our dreams, and makes us whole. At the time of her death, Hayes is a household name and embodies the glamour and beauty of the era, especially in … 1932, Minnesota—the Lincoln School is a pitiless place where hundreds of Native American children, forcibly separated from their parents, are sent to be educated. ''What I tried to do in the reorchestration was to capture the Coplandesque feeling of lots of strings with piano and moments of woodwind color,'' Mr. Sidlin explains. Have any of you read this one yet? This Tender Land William Kent Krueger, 2019 Simon & Schuster 464 pp. They are confronted along the way by a dissimilitude of good and evil. . Just finished This Tender Land and loved it. The best book club discussion questions are open-ended and unique. But the drama is static. 4 thoughts on “ This Tender Land ” Reply Kerry Slade Aug 22,2020 6:05 PM Best book I’ve read since where the crawdads sing. FICTION: In mid-America during the Great Depression, four children band together to form the family each lacks. . We eagerly waited for each new piece and discussed it interminably afterward.'' ''It seems so beautifully structured to me this way - I did not want to break that arc.'' After the huge success of his first standalone novel, Ordinary Grace, he was asked for a companion novel. She has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, building houses, and is an advocate for the prevention of child abuse and domestic violence, partnering with the U.S. Navy … In "The Giver of Stars," Moyne creates a heart-warming tale of love, loss, and liberation. '', Others involved with the premiere were the designer Oliver Smith, the choreographer John Butler and the lighting director Jean Rosenthal. 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