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A little about the Book
When Cy Bellman, American settler and widowed father of Bess, reads in the newspaper that huge ancient bones have been discovered in a Kentucky swamp, he leaves his small Pennsylvania farm and young daughter to find out if the rumours are true: that the giant monsters are still alive, and roam the uncharted wilderness beyond the Mississippi River.

West is the story of Bellman's journey and of Bess, waiting at home for her father to return.

Pages: 160 (depending on the edition)

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HAPPY READING!📚📚

Last month I read Clear by Carys Davies and I LOVED it. The way this author writes is so beautiful and humble. It felt like I'm reading a painting that has been put into words. Cannot wait to get my hands on this book as well.

New to this group and excited to read this author!

Welcome, Daniela! Hope you like it here :D

Welcome Daniela

Yay! I have had this book on my shelf for a long time. Happy to have the excuse to get it read.

I have started this book and am about half way thru it. I hope to finish it up yet today.

♥ Sandi ❣ wrote: "I have started this book and am about half way thru it. I hope to finish it up yet today."

Started this book as well hope to finish it soon

I complete this last night. Will wait a bit for others to finish before I comment.

Ugh, really want to read this but won't be able to this month as I cannot afford it at the moment, and the book is not available locally in my country. Will get to it next month after payday.

Cpt. Disco wrote: "Ugh, really want to read this but won't be able to this month as I cannot afford it at the moment, and the book is not available locally in my country. Will get to it next month after payday."

That’s completely fine. This discussion will be open. So feel free to get back and share your thoughts with us as soon as you can afford the book.

I'm 70% through to this book. Hoping to complete it soon.

It's almost 2 am here in India and I stayed up to complete reading this book and was able to finally get some reading done.

As for this book, I would say the story was well written. I found myself drawn to Bess's story more than to the adventure of Cy Bellman. Bess's wait, her longing for her fathers return and how she spends for days without him was heartwarming. As for the story of Bellman it read more to me like some child like adventure and was just okay for me.
Though, 65 to 70% of the book is slow paced, the remaining 20 to 25% did feel rushed as if the author sudden realised it was a short book.

Overall, this was a good read.

Waiting to read everyone thoughts.

I felt that this read like most novellas. It rushed in places, was drug out in places and the ending came to quickly and in my opinion with novellas was not a good ending. The whole premise of the book was absurd - other than to show mans need for adventure and following his dreams at any cost.

I probably liked the Indian boy the most ( sorry can't remember his name - too many other books since). (view spoiler)[Altho he did not want to make the trip with Cy he stayed with him until the end, then he saved Bess. Even tho he stole from her he was there in her hour of need. (hide spoiler)]

♥ Sandi ❣ wrote: "I felt that this read like most novellas. It rushed in places, was drug out in places and the ending came to quickly and in my opinion with novellas was not a good ending. The whole premise of the ..."

The Indian was okay in his own way but i still have my doubts (view spoiler)[ whether Bellman was really dead or did the Indian kill him? The digging of the pit was very unusual . (hide spoiler)] And his name was old woman from a distance, quite an unusually and funny name🤣

Yes that is right. No wonder I could not remember his name...lol!

I loved this novella. Would never have read it if not for this book group. What other books have you got lurking on your shelves Sandi that I need to be reading?
I’m thinking this was a road trip story mostly about dealing with grief. I thought the ending was satisfactory and believe that Bess and her Aunt might have a chance of a reasonably fulfilled life.

LOL! Toni - I have over 3000 books in this house and go on the hunt for novellas for this group.

Toni wrote: "I loved this novella. Would never have read it if not for this book group. What other books have you got lurking on your shelves Sandi that I need to be reading?
I’m thinking this was a road trip ..."

Good to know Toni that u are enjoying reading with us.