Plainsong

Kent Haruf's 'Plainsong' is set in the high plains of eastern Colorado.

The story is of the interwoven lives of several residents: a high school teacher caring for his two adolescent daughters after their mother leaves, two elderly brothers eking out a living on their farm, and a pregnant teenager who is taken in by the brothers.

The novel explores their struggles, hopes, and the unexpected connections that bring them together.

Haruf's spare prose and compassionate portrayal of ordinary people create a powerful and moving narrative.