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Next of Kin

By: Joanna Trollope
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Black Swan
ISBN: 0552997005
ISBN-13: 9780552997003
Released: 01 Sep 1997
RRP: £7.99
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Poignant and well written - By: , 20 Sep 2001
The story begins with the death of Caro, a farmer's wife & adoptive mother of one, who, being American was always an outsider in this family of farmers. This event causes a ripple effect that touches every character. I reallly enjoyed reading about Zoe's feistiness & freedom which contrasts with the insular, greiving family, & although the story contains much tragedy, overalll it is a fascinating insight into emotional repression & release. The positive ending sends the message that life must go on. I recommend it.
Gripping; excellent portrayal of a farming family's struggle - By: , 13 Sep 1999
No use talking about feelings & such when there's work to be done. That pretty much sums up how a lot of farming people think. This book is an excellent, realistic portrayal of a farming family trying to keep the business going & trying to cope with (that is, ignore) so many devastating emotions following the death of a wife & mother. The book clearly shows how a farmer's identity is tied to the farm, making it so much more than just plain old work. Anyone wanting to get a feeling of what it is like to be a farmer today should read this book.