371 pages
English language
Published Dec. 14, 2003 by Anchor Books.
This powerful twentieth-century reimagining of Shakespeare’s King Lear centers on a wealthy Iowa farmer who decides to divide his farm between his three daughters. When the youngest objects, she is cut out of his will. This sets off a chain of events that brings dark truths to light and explodes long-suppressed emotions. Ambitiously conceived and stunningly written, A Thousand Acres takes on themes of truth, justice, love, and pride—and reveals the beautiful yet treacherous topography of humanity.
This is a wonderful novel, full of vivid characters and unexpected twists. I had sympathy for almost all the characters and cared what happened to them--I could not put it down. Warning: It does not end well; it's a tragedy.
