When Patty Went Away (Paperback)

from Nicnac63

I like how this story is told from a male POV. His voice is engaging and I enjoyed the overall feel of this book. I rarely read stories infused with mystery, but this one was laced in so seamlessly that I was kept captive. One of my favorite aspects of a book is the scene-lovely descriptives that...

from milibrarian

This is more the story of Jack McIntyre than of Patty Pugh. The novel gets off to a slow start as we learn about a hail storm which has ruined McIntyre's grain crop. As he and his wife fight to keep their farm, they also try to keep their daughter from the bad influences of her best friend Patty....

from Dianekeenoy

I was lucky enough to win this book from the LibraryThing Early Reviewers. It takes place in Oregon in a quiet farm town. The story unfolded in a very deliberate way which kept me reading until I finished the book. Jack McIntyre is a farmer who has struggled to make a living in this hard countrys...

from arlenadean

Title: When Patty Went Away Author: Jeannie Burt Published: Muskrat Press, LLC. Paperback Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Rating: 4 Review: "When Patty Went Away" by Jeannie Burt was some 'family drama set in the '70's being told from a male POV. This story has a good plot with a mystery that will bring...

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I avoided The Casual Vacancy because I was afraid a story about the dark underbelly of a small town would be too depressing for me. Given that expectation, I was completely surprised by how much I liked the setting of this story. I liked the mystery, which kept me completely hooked. I also liked ...