Customer Reviews

The Wedding Dress: Stories From The Dakota Plains (Bur Oak Original)

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Ironically, I share the same name as the author, although no relation. I agree with the reviewer who said that she still thinks of the characters 4 years after reading the book.

I found myself in awe of what these homesteaders accomplished. The style of writing made for a quick read, and I have found myself going back to the book to re-read it about 2 times per year. Some details I have nearly committed to memory. I can't think of very many books that I can so enjoy when re-read- ing them.

I read this book over 4 years ago-and I still think about the characters in it. The author has done such a good job of bringing them to life that I wish I could meet them. Their stories are touching and realistic. The author's treatment of them is tender without being sappy. I cannot praise this collection enough. It should have a much wider audience.

The Wedding Dress is a marvelous collection of stories in which the characters are colorful, profound and very real. Each tale is like being introduced into the lives of the people involved. I grieved with them and for them. This author did an outstanding job of fleshing out her characters, making their lives completely believable. Great book!

I have not yet had time to read this, but it looks very interesting, as I am interesed in regional history, whether it's fact or fiction.

Very well written. Accuracy not to sure. My wife and I were raised in that area and are unaware of communities talked about in the book.

Fast, easy to read style. Depicts the pioneer life true to form. If you like Laura Ingalls Wilder, you'll love Carrie Young.

I've repeatedly sent emails to this company (Cary_Towne_Books) asking for info on the book not yet received and have gotten no response. I won't order from them again.

There were no reviews at this site when I ordered the book. I wish there had been - as I thought the book would be set around the 1900s and the only story that was set in that time frame was the first. The first story WAS good. But I had purchased it more for research into the Victorian times in North Dakota and so I was disappointed. I was also disappointed in how little I got for my money. The rest of the stories were only so-so.

There were no reviews at this site when I ordered the book. I wish there had been - as I thought the book would be set around the 1900s and the only story that was set in that time frame was the first. The first story WAS good. But I had purchased it more for research into the Victorian times in North Dakota and so I was disappointed. I was also disappointed in how little I got for my money. The rest of the stories were only so-so.