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In the Great Quiet: A Novel — Kindle Edition

Kindle Edition: In the Great Quiet: A Novel is a historical frontier story set during the 1893 Oklahoma land rush. It follows Minnie Hoopes as she tries to build a life alone, confronts danger and secrets, and searches for home, the listing says the story is based on the author's great-great-grandparents.

At a glance

A frontier survival story set during the Oklahoma land rush of 1893.
Follows Minnie Hoopes through solitude, danger, friendship, and a troubled past.
The listing describes the story as based on the author's great-great-grandparents.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The detailed frontier setting and central character's struggle give the story a clear historical and personal focus.
Multiple Kindle reading features are listed, including Screen Reader support, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Lake Union Publishing
Publication date	April 1, 2026
Language	English
Print length	315 pages
ISBN-13	978-1662535314

Kindle edition details
File size	7.2 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy historical frontier fiction with a woman protagonist and themes of survival, home, and reckoning with the past.
Readers interested in stories inspired by family history.

Less suited to

Readers seeking consistently brisk pacing, customer feedback reports that some find the middle slows down and the overall read can feel slow.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 18,049 ratings

5 stars47%47%
4 stars33%33%
3 stars16%16%
2 stars3%3%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the story and writing as compelling, with appreciation for character development and a vivid sense of place. That may appeal to readers drawn to the novel's frontier setting and Minnie’s journey, but pacing is not universally engaging: some feedback says the middle slows and characterizes the read as consuming but slow. The listing reports a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 18,049 global ratings, that aggregate score does not explain individual preferences.

Positive themes

Feedback highlights the story, writing style, character development, and emotional quality.

Mixed feedback

Pacing and readability receive mixed reactions, some customers report a slower middle section and describe the book as a slow read.

Frequently asked questions

What is In the Great Quiet about?

The novel follows Minnie Hoopes, a solitary homesteader navigating danger and secrets in Oklahoma after the 1893 land rush, as she tries to create a home on the frontier.

What format and reading features are listed?

This listing is for a Kindle edition. It lists Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

What do customers say about the story and pacing?

The supplied feedback describes the story, writing, and character development positively, while reactions to pacing and readability are mixed, some report a slower middle section.