Book description
The Height of Land follows the quest of a young man torn between spiritual longing and commitment to his community's survival in a harsh landscape. Red sacrifices everything to study the long-lost words of the gods. He does not know that he is reading the poetry of Lucille Clifton, Ḥáfiẓ,…
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Among the standout literary novels of 2025, The Height of Land shines as a quietly powerful, deeply resonant, and artfully crafted work. Its language is precise and lyrical, its storytelling deeply affecting, its imagery exquisite. Benner Dixon’s metaphors make me smile. And think. And re-read them out of pure admiration. Some readers will scarcely notice the perfection of her metaphors because they enhance an already compelling story. The Height of Land is novel to linger over. A book to savor. A book I highly recommend.
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