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Book Review of The Beet Queen

The Beet Queen
The Beet Queen
Author: Louise Erdrich
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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A vibrant tale of abandonment & sexual obsession, jealousy & unstinting love, brimming with unforgettable characters. With two orphans arriving at their aunt & uncles house in North Dakota at the height of the depression begins a 40 year saga about the tenacity of relationships, the wonder of natural events & the unending mystery of the human condition.