All the Living
All the Living
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Rural Kentucky • 1980s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
All the Living by C.E. Morgan follows a woman named Aloma who moves to a rural farm with her partner, Orren, after a tragic family event. The story explores themes of love, isolation, and the struggle to find a sense of belonging in a challenging environment. Aloma faces personal growth amidst life's uncertainties.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Emotional
Challenging
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
All the Living by C.E. Morgan is praised for its rich, lyrical prose and nuanced exploration of themes like solitude and connection. The rural setting is vividly portrayed, enhancing the novel's emotional depth. However, some readers find its pacing uneven and the plot minimalistic. Overall, it is a reflective and beautifully crafted debut.
Who Should Read All the Living?
Readers who appreciate All the Living by C.E. Morgan enjoy lyrical prose and introspective narratives set in rural settings. Fans of Marilynne Robinson's Gilead or Kent Haruf’s Plainsong may find this book appealing, given its exploration of solitude, faith, and the complexities of human relationships.
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All the Living is C.E. Morgan's debut novel, published in 2009, and was selected as a finalist for the 2009 Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award for a distinguished first book of fiction.
The novel showcases Morgan's literary prowess, earning her a place on the 2010 National Book Foundation's "5 Under 35" list, highlighting young novelists with promising careers.
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All the Living demonstrates Morgan's academic background in theological studies, as the story deeply explores themes of spirituality and existential reflection.
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Novel • Fiction
Rural Kentucky • 1980s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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