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The Ice House
The Ice House | Laura Lee Smith
8 posts | 6 read | 9 to read
From a writer whos been praised for her intelligence, heart, wit (Richard Russo, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls), The Ice House follows the beleaguered MacKinnons as they weather the possible loss of the family business, a serious medical diagnosis, and the slings and arrows of familial discord. Johnny MacKinnon might be on the verge of losing it all. The ice factory he married into, which hes run for decades, is facing devastating OSHA fines following a mysterious accident and may have to close. The only hope for Johnnys livelihood is that someone in the community saw something, but no one seems to be coming forward. He hasnt spoken to his son Corran back in Scotland since Corrans heroin addiction finally drove Johnny to the breaking point. And now, after a collapse on the factory floor, it appears Johnny may have a brain tumor. Johnnys been ordered to take it easy, but in some ways, he thinks, whats left to lose? This may be his last chance to bridge the gap with Corranand to have any sort of relationship with the baby granddaughter hes never met. Witty and heartbreaking by turns, The Ice House is a vibrant portrait of multifaceted, exquisitely human characters that readers will not soon forget. It firmly establishes Laura Lee Smith as a gifted voice in American fiction.
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Clare_Riley
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I liked this gentle story of forgiveness and redemption. It meanders gently along, which meant that I felt that I really got to know the characters. A lovely book! (the little dachshund is cut off the bottom of this - he was rather cute!).

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Kappadeemom
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Eating at Maggianos, minding my own business. I love me some balsamic. Like really love it. So I asked for it so I can use it on my bread. Eating a piece of bread, soaking up my beloved vinegar, reading my book and some dude walks by and swipes my bottle! WHAT THE HECK? Yep. I called him over to my table and told him to bring me back my durn bottle of balsamic and not to touch it again 😂😂😂 #dontmakemetakemyearringsoff #DONTTOUCHMYFOOD

Skeebies05 Wait a random man took something off your table without asking??? 6y
LibrarianRyan I totally get it. I had dinner there Saturday. Yum!!! 6y
DebbieGrillo Mmmm Maggiano's 6y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage That‘s family style to the extreme. Ugh. 6y
emilyhaldi 🤣🤣 6y
Mdargusch So funny! 🤣 6y
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Kappadeemom
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Spent the weekend with my stepson at college orientation, then moved my college daughter back home for the next year, so only finished one book. Going to delve back into this one again.

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Kappadeemom
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Hubby drives, I read ❤️

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Kappadeemom
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I‘ve had a sick doggie today so it‘s hard to read when he won‘t leave my lap. #dogsoflitsy

DGRachel Poor puppers! I hope he feels better soon!! 6y
Kappadeemom @DGRachel Thanks, he acts like he feels better but he is not quite his perky self! 6y
Brenda Awww poor pup. Mine just got over a few days of sickness and I couldn‘t read either. Hope he‘s better soon! 6y
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Kappadeemom @Brenda I knew he was sick when he wouldn‘t go outside and play today :( It‘s awful when the puppies won‘t play! 6y
Brenda @Kappadeemom it‘s like a sick baby. So hard when they can‘t tell you what‘s wrong. 😟 6y
Mdargusch Hope he feels better soon. I have a sick one too. ☹️ 6y
Kappadeemom @Mdargusch He seems to be much better today. So far 👍 Hope yours feels better! 6y
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SunriseBooks
The Ice House | Laura Lee Smith

Perfect mix of quirky characters.

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auntie_jenn
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bought this on a whim as one of those “customers who bought (fill in title) also bought...” titles and loved the story and the characters. 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #24in48

HeatherBookNerd Great cover 7y
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Pandalibrarian
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I don't remember what drew me to this book but I'm so glad I read it. Taking place in Scotland & Florida, the book follows Johnny & his family as they navigate a series of challenges. A brain tumor, OSHA investigation at the in factory he owns, & a son recovering from drug addiction are just a few of them. I really enjoyed the characters &the story. It does have a happy ending that I found satisfying, not sappy. As a runner, I liked this quote.

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