To the Bright Edge of the World: A Novel
An atmospheric, transporting tale of adventure, love, and survival from the bestselling author of The Snow Child, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. In the winter of 1885, decorated war hero Colonel Allen Forrester leads a small band of men on an expedition that has been deemed impossible: to venture up the Wolverine River and pierce the vast, untam...show more
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"You'll be thinking about this one long after you've finished reading it."
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Eowyn Ivey masterfully weaves a story that deftly blends present day, a past Alaskan expedition, and native myths and legends. Though inspired by historical events, this is a fictional story that feels very real.
I enjoyed the format of the book and the way the story is delivered one piece at a time, as the museum curator pulls each artifact ...read more
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Eowyn Ivey masterfully weaves a story that deftly blends present day, a past Alaskan expedition, and native myths and legends. Though inspired by historical events, this is a fictional story that feels very real.
I enjoyed the format of the book and the way the story is delivered one piece at a time, as the museum curator pulls each artifact ...read more
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