Why read Beasts of the Earth?

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James Wade, whose first two novels were praised as "rhapsodic" and "haunting," delivers his most powerful work to date--a chilling parable about the impossible demands of hate and love, trauma and goodness, vividly set in the landscapes of Texas and Louisiana.

Beasts of the Earth tells the story of Harlen…

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1 author picked Beasts of the Earth as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Jan Sikes

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This is a deeply psychological tale of abuse, hardships, depravity, and murder. A tug of war between good and bad, right and wrong, rages and swirls outside and inside the mind of Harlen LeBlanc.

As I read this book, I found myself comparing the author to the likes of Erskine Caldwell or John Steinbeck. It is gripping and gritty. The author shows both the best and worst sides of humans.

I love the way the author takes the reader back and forth between the present and the past, weaving together the story of two characters, Harlen LeBlanc and young Michael…

From Jan's 3 favorite reads in 2023.