First, many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read and review this book - it was amazing.
Such a beautifully-written story that totally immerses you into the 1930s in the drought-stricken areas of Oklahoma. This is the story of the Bell's - a hard-working family that has seen their share of grief and sadness. They are sadly used to a tough existence, praying for rain to help salvage their crops, only to be greeted with unimaginable dust storms.
You feel the family's hardships - Samuel, the father, struggles with his visions of a flood and that God is telling him to build a boat. Annie, the mother, quietly tries to be a good wife and mother, struggling with a loss of faith because of so many other losses. Annie struggles with wanting something - or someone - to give her back the feelings she used to have when things were bright and the future promising. The children - Fred, a mute, curious, bright child; and Birdie, a teenager wanting to escape her mom's life yet falling in love with a farmer.
Each of these characters is so deep with need and want, love and duty - you could discuss them forever. But the best part is that you feel them as you read this book - you feel the pain, the grief, the yearning for more.
Don't miss this experience - highly, highly recommended!
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