If the Creek Don't Rise: A Novel
by Leah Weiss
Paperback- $9.23

"[A] striking debut..." ? BUSTLE  

"...masterful use of language....Weiss' novel is a great suggestion for fans of the Big Stone Gap books, ...

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  "" by alarcara (see profile) 10/07/17

 
  "Shockingly raw" by [email protected] (see profile) 11/05/17

I never knew there were people like this living up in the mountains speaking like they did.
It was sad but interesting to learn a different way of living that was real for some.

 
  "" by Ljwagoner (see profile) 03/10/18

3.5??. I always love tales about Appalachia & this debut novel by Leah Weiss continued that love. Vivid characters & a harsh & wild storyline combine to tell the story of a young girl trapped in her circumstances but seeking something more. There are a lot of minor storylines running through this novel that could be expanded into additional books. Interested to read more from this author.

 
  "" by [email protected] (see profile) 09/19/18

Loved all the different perspectives of the story from the different characters.

 
  "" by [email protected] (see profile) 04/22/19

 
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  " Vivid Characters" by lpollinger (see profile) 07/21/22

Appalachia in 1970, the story centers around a few people living in a small community. Each chapter is told by a different person, but it all blends in effortlessly. The characters come to life and the prose is excellent.

 
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