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5.0 out of 5 stars With a memorable roster of supporting characters, Jul 17 2004

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The Basket Maker is a smoothly written and deftly woven story of Sarah Graves, a young woman with a dark secret who encounters Trent, a boy at school who has suffered burns over most of his body. With a memorable roster of supporting characters, this unique and compassionate novel is presented with intelligence, delicacy, and reader-engaging passion set against the background of the American southwest. Kate Niles is the recipient of the Colorado Council of the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship for Creative Writing for 2003. An accomplished writer of essays and short stories, The Basket Maker now documents her as having mastered the novel with a literary style and elegance rarely achieved and never surpassed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A meaningful story for all of us..., Jul 15 2004

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I too couldn't book this book down. The message here applies to all of us. Niles' archeology and anthropology background complement her terrific writing to create a meaningful story and a vivid picture of the Southwest.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read, compelling story, Jul 12 2004

By	Chuck "cmcafee" - See all my reviews

This is a powerfully realistic novel. It is raw and compelling, written with courage, wisdom and truth. At the same time it is an uplifting story of redemption and healing. Niles' weaving of hope into her story as the main characters come together to create their basket, their container, for compassion, support and survival is nothing short of masterful. The Basket Maker is an excellent book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book and a wonderful author!
I met the author of this book at a signing in Boulder. She was extremely interesting and well informed; she read from The Basket Maker but also launched a great conversation with... Read more

Published on Jul 8 2004 by Katherine

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
I picked up this book Friday evening to START it, ended up staying up until I had finished it. I literally couldn't put it down. Read more

Published on Jun 14 2004