The Country of the Pointed Firs Audiobook (Unabridged)

" An enjoyable little piece of American lit, this was a slow, quiet read about quirky people in a quiet Maine coastal town. It did give you an excellent sense of place, and made me want to spend a summer doing nothing but wandering hillsides, growing a garden, and sailing around the bay. It didn't have much of a plot, and everyone was so isolated from their neighbors, friends, and family. Best of friends would only see each other once every two or three years. Although now that I think about it, some of my closest friendships are that way too. "

" Charming classic from Sarah Orne Jewett about a seaport on the Maine coast, circa 1890, with unrelated vignettes about various characters who speak in the local New England vernacular. Makes me want to visit Maine. "

" This book was read for a book club.. If it hadn't been for that I would not have bothered to finish it. "

" The stories are well-written, but some of the dialogue and sailing terms are unfamiliar so the book feels too dated and time-specific. "

" I found reading this book is like chatting over the back fence or a cup of coffee with friends, comfortable and satisfying. "

" A lovely 18th century New England story. I reread it every few years. "

" A little strange, very laid back, but hauntingly beautiful. "

" I had read this story many years ago and, needing a "Maine fix," picked it up again. No great plot or drama, but delightful local characters and a lovely bit of "time and place." A warm, fulfilling read on a relaxed afternoon. "

" It was slow but I enjoyed being back in 1898 and learning about the way of life in this small community. "

" Despite the fact that this was published at the end of the 19th century, the writing is fresh and entertaining. I love this book! "

" A sweet soothing read. Perfectly written. "

" simple prose, no pounding of themes...just the Maine coast and characters that have been chipped into my conscious since. "

" I loved this book. I wanted to live in the world Sarah Orne Jewett created. The way she described the daily life in the small community, the people, the scenery and environment - all beautiful and memorable. I will read again someday. "

" Kind of reminds me of Anne of Green Gables series when Anne is grown up. Nice little victorian novel "

" really wonderful with beautiful imagery and prose. very maine "

" A beautiful early model of regionalism and women's communities. "

" Very engaging book written in the late 1800's about a fishing village in Eastern Maine and the interesting characters who reside there. "

" NOTE - this book and the next 20 or so added today (8/16/11) are from an article in the Globe on 8/7/11 of New England authors and books. "

" Charming portrait of old coastal Maine life.... "