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"From the summer of my twelfth year I carry a series of images more vivid and lasting than any others of my boyhood and indelible beyond all attempts the years make to erase or fade them " So begins David Hayden's story of what happened in Montana in 1948. The…
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2 authors picked Montana 1948 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This was a fresh and original story even though it was set in the distant past. The plot was compelling and once you started, you just had to keep going to see what was going to happen. Plus great depiction of time and place.
I grew up in a small Montana town, so Watson’s novel has a special meaning for me. It is a vivid portrayal of small-town life on the Great Plains and takes place during the same time period as my own book. It tells of the corruption of a trusted official and its effect on his family, his victims, and the town itself. Watson’s novel allowed me to feel and understand the deep emotions, the pain, the anxiety, the love, and the disappointment that his characters were feeling.
From J.T.'s list on The best books about small towns and big city crime.
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