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Kent Haruf
Plainsong
Plainsong
1 books
Ongoing series
About this series
Kent Haruf's Plainsong series explores the quiet lives and interconnected struggles of residents in rural Colorado. These novels offer a gentle yet honest look at community, family, and the search for connection in a changing world. Readers will appreciate the series' focus on human kindness and resilience.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the reading order for the Plainsong series?
The Plainsong series is best read in publication order to follow the evolving community and character relationships: Plainsong, Eventide, and Benediction. While each book can stand alone, reading them sequentially enriches the experience.
Are the Plainsong books connected to Kent Haruf's other works?
The Plainsong series is set in the fictional town of Holt, Colorado, a setting that Kent Haruf revisits in his later novel Our Souls at Night. While not a direct continuation, readers will find a similar atmosphere and thematic resonance.
Has the Plainsong series been adapted?
The first novel in the series, Plainsong, was adapted into a Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie in 2004.