Ann Pancake

1 summaryLiterary Fiction, Historical Fiction

Ann Pancake is an American author known for her fiction that often explores the Appalachian region and environmental themes. Her novel "Strange as This Weather Has Been" received critical acclaim for its powerful portrayal of a community facing resource extraction. Pancake's work is recognized for its lyrical prose and deep connection to place.

Books by Ann Pancake

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Strange as This Weather Has Been
Ann Pancake
3.8 (1k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In the scarred mountains of West Virginia, a coal mining family struggles with the slow destruction of their home and heritage. A defiant daughter and her mother confront the encroaching devastation of mountaintop removal and the choices that could save or shatter them.