Ken Kesey set out to write his opus with this endeavor, and he can rest easy that it will go down as one of the greatest American novels ever. This masterpiece tells the tale of a prominent logging family's battle against a local union and the tragedy that comes with. The Stamper clan was not one to back down easy from a fight, whether externally or internally. The introduction of a half-brother to the clan sets events in motion. Hank Stamper understands the necessity of having another family member around but struggles to accept it. What follows may be one of the most brilliant stories ever put on paper.