59 pages • 1 hour read
Patrick D. SmithA Land Remembered
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1984A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In A Land Remembered by Patrick D. Smith, wealthy 85-year-old real estate developer Solomon “Sol” MacIvey arrives at his cabin in Punta Rassa, Florida, in 1968, planning to spend his final days reflecting on his family's history, which begins in 1863 with his grandfather Tobias MacIvey's struggle to survive in the Florida wilderness. The narrative unfolds across generations, chronicling the MacIveys' challenges, relationships with the Seminole people, and success in cattle and orange farming, culminating in Sol’s own rise in real estate and eventual regret over the environmental destruction his actions caused. The book contains themes of violence, death, and loss.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
A Land Remembered by Patrick D. Smith is widely praised for its rich historical detail and vivid portrayal of pioneer life in Florida. Readers appreciate the compelling character development and engaging narrative. However, some criticize the pacing as occasionally slow. Overall, the novel's immersive storytelling has captivated a diverse audience.
Who Should Read A Land Remembered?
Readers who relish historical fiction and multi-generational sagas set in the American South will appreciate Patrick D. Smith’s A Land Remembered. Similar to John Steinbeck’s East of Eden and Laura Esquivel’s Like Water for Chocolate, this novel appeals to those intrigued by family legacies, pioneer resilience, and the transformative power of nature.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
810L