Annie Proulx, the American writer of The Shipping News and 'Brokeback Mountain', obviously anticipates that her new novel Barkskins will be that book. Review: Barkskins by Annie ProulxBarkskins by Annie ProulxBarkskins​Annie ProulxFourth Estate, $37In an author's career, there is often one book that seems intended to mark the summit of their achievement. Settings range widely from Quebec and the Northeastern American states to China and New Zealand. Barkskins also focuses intently on the human relationship with wilderness trees, and how we use them for both good and bad. At its base, Proulx's novel is a study in the growth of a family business in lumber, and the effects this industry has on the Sels and Duquets, now the Duke family.

Source: Stuff June 18, 2016 16:52 UTC