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A Haunting Tale of Family and Authoritarianism: On “The Golden Land”

"The Golden Land"

The Golden Land, by Elizabeth Shick, blends a complex plot, unfamiliar setting, and dual timeline to create an absorbing story. This alone would account for its selection by the AWP for its Novel Prize. But this is a debut novel goes beyond deft storytelling. It’s a tale of family tragedy, of romantic confusion, and of human survival, both physical and emotional.

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