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by Jeffrey Lent (Author) "They went on ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Picador (21 Mar 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0330493817
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330493819
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,701,200 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'While the classic western naturally concentrates on the West, there were pockets in the East that were as wild as Dodge City, and Lent has found one in his second novel...a rousing tale that will surely please the readers of his first, bestselling novel, in the Fall' Publishers Weekly; 'Majestic...epic...a vital book' New York Times on In The Fall


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An epic of the American wild country from the bestselling author of In The Fall Set in the early 19th century, Lost Nation opens as a man, known only as Blood, is guiding an oxcart of rum towards the Indian Stream, an ungoverned territory high in the wild country of New Hampshire. A man with a secret past that has scorched his soul, Blood sets forth to establish himself as a trader, hauling with him Sally, a sixteen-year-old girl whom he has won in a game of cards. But their arrival in the Indian Stream triggers a series of clashes of increasing violence, and Blood is finally forced to confront his ghosts. Jeffrey Lent carries us deep into conditions of desolation and hardship, but at the same time maintains the relentless beat of hope. Written in lucid and seductive prose, Lost Nation resoundingly confirms Jeffrey Lent's place in the front rank of modern novelists.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Jeffrey Lent Is Here To Stay, 7 Nov 2002
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The first novel by this author was entitled, "In The Fall", and was exceptional. It was also his first work. Whatever he was to offer readers on his second effort would not only have to compete with his first, but would also have to demonstrate the depth of his talent. Critics would be looking for the sophomore jinx or the opportunity to label him a one hit wonder. "Lost Nation", is another extremely fine piece of writing that is unique; it does not rely on any repetition or formula from his first work. Quite to the contrary the cadence of this work is distinct from, "In The Fall", the dialogue is structured differently, at times almost a staccato exchange. I think the author deserves credit for not repeating what he has done in the past; his works to date has been wide and deep.

"Many people are cruel given the chance." That quote is from his first book and to the extent his two works share commonality of perspective, "Lost Nation" embraces this idea as well. I wrote the following words about his previous work almost two years ago to the day. They applied to, "In The Fall", and they apply to, "Lost Nation". The writer I thought of when enjoying this work was John Steinbeck. The same way "The Grapes Of Wrath" stays with you years after it was read, or "East Of Eden" or "Cannery Row" lingers, this book will do the same. This is a story you will remember in detail, these are characters whose names you will recall, and this caliber of book is why I read. "In The Fall" is the first book I have read in years that I believe will be a true classic in time. "Instant Classic" is a contradiction in terms. A classic has to age, to endure, to continue to be relevant, this work has all the necessary credentials, and in abundance.

The book begins in 1838 and concludes in 1896. Unlike his first book this is not a tale that methodically works its way through three generations. Much of the work is contained in a fairly brief span of time which is not a negative just an observation. This is also a story filled with characters that are quick to hate, accuse, and at best often have an uneasy and fragile relationship with their peers. The author's New Hampshire is a state with a piece of territory that is orphaned, neither this man's nor another's, neither of The United States nor Canada. These pioneers are determined yet their hold on their land and work is doubtful; they are subjected to the laws of two masters who only appear to inflict damage and recrimination.

When authority is taken by the settlers themselves the brittle equilibrium of their world is threatened. Violence is first tangential to the community but ultimately escalates to a point that actions taken will determine the community's future. A character that is easily judged when the story begins is eventually shown as a man who is a philosopher, self-centered, focused, and a man who can express himself with eloquence, and in French, Greek, and Latin as well. He is like the book; Mr. Lent shares enough familiarity of time and place and of persons to get his readers settled, and then reveals his own tale with characters that are not one dimensional clichés you have met countless times before, rather his own people placed in his place and time.

If you missed, "In The Fall", add both books to your reading list. If you have enjoyed this man's work before, you are sure to enjoy his world once again.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you liked "Cold Mountain"..., 22 Aug 2004
This review is from: Lost Nation (Paperback)
...you may like this. A man known simply as Blood is crossing the American wilderness of the 19th century, accompanied by a teenage prostitute called Sally, won from her mother (and madam) in a card game. They settle in a village, where Blood sets up a bar and brothel, and find themselves drawn into spiralling tensions within the village. Meanwhile Blood is forced to confront his past.

Very well written and atmospheric, the book convincingly evokes the struggle for life in 19th century America and the revelations from Blood's past and their impact on the present will keep you turning the pages until the very end. Buy it now!

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