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The Weight of an Infinite Sky
The Weight of an Infinite Sky: A Novel | Carrie La Seur
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The critically acclaimed author of The Home Place explores the heart and mystery of Big Sky Country in this evocative and atmospheric novel of family, home, love, and responsibility inspired by William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The only son of a cattle rancher, Anthony Fry chafed against the expectation that he would take over the business that had belonged to his family for generations. While his ancestors planted deep roots in the unforgiving Montana soil, Anthony wanted nothing more than to leave Billings for the excitement, sophistication, and culture of city life. After college he fled to New York, hoping to turn his lifelong love of the theater into a career. But New York wasn’t the dream Anthony thought it would be. Now, with the unexpected death of his father, Anthony suddenly finds himself back in the place he swore he’d left behind. While the years have transformed the artistic dreamer, they’ve also changed Billings. His uncle Neal, always the black sheep of the Fry family, has become alarmingly close with Anthony’s mother, and a predatory mining company covets the Fry land. Anthony has always wanted out of Montana, away from his father’s suffocating expectations. Yet now that he may be freed from the burden of family legacy, he’s forced to ask himself what he truly finds important . . . answers that will ultimately decide his fate. In this unforgettable novel, Carrie La Seur once again captures the breathtaking beauty of the West and its people as she explores the power of family and the meaning of legacy—the burdens we inherit and those we place upon ourselves.
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The best way to describe this novel is Hamlet set on a modern-day ranch in Montana. And in case you forget that the plot borrows heavily from Hamlet, the main character constantly comments on how his own situation reminds him of Hamlet. Despite the repetition, this was a pretty solid family drama. The ending could use some work, as it kind of just abruptly wraps up and hands everyone what they want, but the rest of the book is good.

Lcsmcat But if it‘s Hamlet they‘re all supposed to die! 5y
JacintaMCarter @Lcsmcat I know! I was so disappointed when they didn‘t. 5y
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Saturday night plans. Dill pickle popcorn, sparkling water, and Carrie La Seur's upcoming release--a Hamlet-ish retelling set in Big Sky Country. It doesn't arrive in bookstores until January, but I'm getting an early sneaky peeky thanks to @WilliamMorrow! #arcs

DebinHawaii Sounds like a perfect night! 😀 7y
RaimeyGallant You've been #SmittenByLittens for today's #WrittenByLittens challenge. @Jess7 7y
valeriegeary @RaimeyGallant @Jess7 lovely! Thank you! 😘 7y
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