Us Fools
Book • 2024
Nora Lange's "Us Fools" is a coming-of-age novel set against the backdrop of the American farm crisis.
It follows the lives of two sisters, Joanne and Bernadette, as they navigate their family's struggles and their own identities.
The novel explores themes of family, mental illness, and the impact of capitalism on rural communities.
Through lyrical prose and a unique narrative structure, Lange paints a vivid portrait of the American Midwest and the challenges faced by those living on the margins of society.
The book's exploration of the complexities of sisterhood and the search for meaning in a changing world resonates deeply with readers.
It follows the lives of two sisters, Joanne and Bernadette, as they navigate their family's struggles and their own identities.
The novel explores themes of family, mental illness, and the impact of capitalism on rural communities.
Through lyrical prose and a unique narrative structure, Lange paints a vivid portrait of the American Midwest and the challenges faced by those living on the margins of society.
The book's exploration of the complexities of sisterhood and the search for meaning in a changing world resonates deeply with readers.
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as a great American novel, praising its portrayal of the sisters' relationship and the farm crisis.

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Nora Lange, "Us Fools" (Two Dollar Radio, 2024)
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