Rating: 4.5 of 5 Superb debut novel. The descriptions of the orchard are unforgettable, as is Talmadge, one of the best "good guys" I've ever read - from the opening paragraph he was a person, not a mere character; in fact, all of the characters were equally alive and distinct, memorable. Overall,...
I loved the shifting points of view and the gorgeous setting of this novel. While I was reading, I kept expecting--and then, later, wishing for--a more conventional plot; I wanted to understand the string of events as leading to redemption, revenge--some kind of resolution. The book refused to match...
The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin is not a flashy, action-packed story that happens to take place in the past. Nor is it a novel that exposes a reader to famous historical events or characters. Instead, it is a methodical drama of the mind and heart, unfolding slowly and deliberately but with such swe...
From the very first page of The Orchardist I knew that I would love this book. The detailed, flowing description of Talmadge sets the scene and writing that continues throughout the story.Set in the orchard that Talmadge came to live in as a child with his widowed mother and younger sister, The Orch...
UPDATED - 3/7/13 - see link at bottomLet’s state it up front. This is a GREAT book. Not a pretty good book with some nice qualities, but a powerful, beautiful, thoughtful and incredibly moving work of art that will be read for generations. The Orchardist is even more incredible for being a first nov...
The Orchardist is beautifully written and stunning debut novel by Amanda Coplin. I was really impressed with this book. It isn’t a fast paced novel by any means; it is more character-based than plot-based but the characters and sense of place are so exquisitely written that I did not want this bo...
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