O Pioneers!

O Pioneers! is a novel written in 1913 by Willa Cather. This book spans more than 16 years and follows the life of a young pioneer woman determined not to give up and to turn a small Nebraska homestead into a prosperous farm.

Alexandra Bergson lives in Nebraska with her father, mother, and three brothers. When her father unfortunately dies and leaves the land to Alexandra, she must decide whether to sell it or to farm it. As the years pass, it becomes a successful farm, but troubles for the Bergson family aren't over yet, as Alexandra's beau meets with disapproval and one of her brothers falls for a married woman.

I enjoyed the format of this novel and how it spreads across a long period of time. I started to feel attached to the characters and they felt like real people. If you're a fan of classic literature, be sure to check out O Pioneers!.

*****
AK