I have long been a fan of Larry Watson. I love the rawness of his writing that strips away the pretense we carry in our daily lives. What is left is not always pretty, but it definitely feels true. The Lives of Edie Pritchard did not disappoint. In this novel we get to see Edie Pritchard in three stages of her life...along with those that seek to own and control her. Edie is relatable. And unforgettable. Thank you NetGalley and publishers for providing an advanced digital copy for review.

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This was just okay. I didn't hate it but I didn't necessarily like it either? Not one I would recommend. The characters were not engaging.

I'm sure this will be interesting to many, but the characters and life they lived simply did not hold my interest. I quit at 15%.

I appreciate this ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I could not get interested in this book. Set in rural Americana, the cast of characters seemed misogyistic and not very thoughtful regarding their own lives and the consequences of their actions. Not very much self-awareness, nor awareness of others. Did not finish the book.