Critical Praise

"A family epic that has a muted elegance.…A gracefully understated novel."

——New York Times Book Review

"Rowland's outstanding debut...follows a Montana ranching clan as it struggles to survive the depression, two world wars and a family tragedy."

——Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Russell Rowland's In Open Spaces is as good as it gets...a powerful book."

——C.J. Box, author of Open Season and Savage Run

"Compelling. Cinematic. A fine first novel about the strength of family."

——San Francisco Weekly

"A heartfelt debut...[An] unpretentious, involving story told with unfaltering authority."

——Kirkus Reviews

"Like Norman McLean's A River Runs Through It,...Rowland...brings [Montana's] unique beauty alive....Good reading."

——Denver Post

"Charged with dramatic tension -- a joy to read."

——Ha Jin, author of Waiting, winner of the National Book Award

"In Open Spaces...is sage, humane, and immensely readable."

——C. Michael Curtis, senior editor, Atlantic Monthly

"[An] outstanding debut...Rowland's examination of family dynamics is poignant and revealing...."

——Publishers Weekly (starred review)