--- product_id: 45381225 title: "Sweetland: A Novel" price: "₱4028" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/45381225-sweetland-a-novel store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Sweetland: A Novel **Price:** ₱4028 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sweetland: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** ₱4028 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/45381225-sweetland-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sweetland: A Novel [Crummey, Michael] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sweetland: A Novel Review: Taste the salt cod, savour the dialect, and embrace the soul of Moses Sweetland. - Brilliant writing. Sensitive portrait of a beleaguered and loving yet stubbornly driven man who, forced by circumstance, pushes against that which conspires, and conspired, against him. Moses' world is conceived brilliantly - the intimidating features of the physical environment, the intimacy of a community where frank opinions are the norm, and the complexity of Moses interior musings and memories, are rendered with humour, delicious authentic dialogue, and a tender affection for the unique place that is Newfoundland. Moses Sweetland is a memorable character who absolutely embodies its indomitable spirit , "measured and made to the islands exact specifications." Review: A "SWEET' read from start to almost finish! - Until the last 35 pages or so I was ready to rate this book with 5 stars, but the ending disappointed me. The author could have done better, as I think he was fatigued by his own story. I guess I expected more than witnessing Sweetland, one of the most interesting, colorful characters I have come across in recent literature, just fade away into a state of reverie about the past with no chance of any future for him on or away from his eponymous island. This is a novel with setting (you'll feel like you are part of the Newfoundland island scene...it's that good), characterization (and not just Sweetland but so many others as well), plot, language (Mr Crummy knows his dialect) and humor (there are some laugh out loud lines and anecdotes). It is not a happy read but despite the failed ending in my personal view, it did not leave me saddened except for the fact that a way of life was coming to end. This book is literary novel writing at its very best, and I highly recommend it. I myself now want to read more from this author. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,481,438 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12,670 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (1,257) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 1631491105 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1631491108 | | Item Weight | 9 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 336 pages | | Publication date | September 7, 2015 | | Publisher | Liveright | ## Images ![Sweetland: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KwSkIV8bL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Taste the salt cod, savour the dialect, and embrace the soul of Moses Sweetland. *by P***R on January 1, 2015* Brilliant writing. Sensitive portrait of a beleaguered and loving yet stubbornly driven man who, forced by circumstance, pushes against that which conspires, and conspired, against him. Moses' world is conceived brilliantly - the intimidating features of the physical environment, the intimacy of a community where frank opinions are the norm, and the complexity of Moses interior musings and memories, are rendered with humour, delicious authentic dialogue, and a tender affection for the unique place that is Newfoundland. Moses Sweetland is a memorable character who absolutely embodies its indomitable spirit , "measured and made to the islands exact specifications." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A "SWEET' read from start to almost finish! *by W***E on December 23, 2017* Until the last 35 pages or so I was ready to rate this book with 5 stars, but the ending disappointed me. The author could have done better, as I think he was fatigued by his own story. I guess I expected more than witnessing Sweetland, one of the most interesting, colorful characters I have come across in recent literature, just fade away into a state of reverie about the past with no chance of any future for him on or away from his eponymous island. This is a novel with setting (you'll feel like you are part of the Newfoundland island scene...it's that good), characterization (and not just Sweetland but so many others as well), plot, language (Mr Crummy knows his dialect) and humor (there are some laugh out loud lines and anecdotes). It is not a happy read but despite the failed ending in my personal view, it did not leave me saddened except for the fact that a way of life was coming to end. This book is literary novel writing at its very best, and I highly recommend it. I myself now want to read more from this author. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alone on a rock *by M***O on February 13, 2015* Moses Sweetland is a crusty old Newfie who has spent the bulk of his life on a small, rocky, godforsaken island, as have the many generations before him, that is named after his family. The government wants to relocate the entire population to the mainland, so it can shut off social services, police, utilities, etc. The government offers each family a $100,000 relocation package--provided every person on the island agrees to it. A few don't agree and Moses is the final holdout. The others beg and threaten him, with even some attempted extortion and acts of violence. As he has aged, Moses has been surrounded by the people he knows (some of whom he loves) and the ghosts of those who lived on the island before, including his late mother; his odd brother who died while they were out cod-fishing; his sister's daughter and her autistic son--both from illicit unions; and the local characters who've stayed on this lonely rock because they had few better choices. One of the ghosts is his long-ago paramour Effie, whom he left behind as a young man when he went to the mainland to make good money after the cod all disappeared. After a horrible industrial accident, Moses is forever scarred and surrenders any hope of reconnecting with Effie. Decades later, back on Sweetland, Moses finally relents and takes the relocation package. Everyone leaves or packs to leave. But he circles back, abandoning his dory with the motor running, so it looks as if he's fallen over. The coast guard finds the boat, empty, and the few remaining souls put up a cross in the cemetery with his name on it. He hides out in the woods till the last people have left, then moves back into his old house. Of course, there are no longer any stores, supplies, electricity, etc., so life is even harsher. He chops firewood, traps rabbits, fishes for cod, melts snow for tea, talks to himself, plays solitaire, and scrounges for survival. True winter arrives and life gets even harsher and more scary. He starts to go mad from loneliness, but of course has no way to leave or contact anyone. He starts to see and hear ghosts. As he slowly starves during the middle of winter, hundreds of dying Little Auks float up in the harbor, their ancient migration patterns in flux due to global warming. They're starving, too, with almost no meat left on their bones, but Moses and his stray dog devour as many as they can stuff in. Winter tightens its noose and Moses must choose whether to stay and die or try to get off the empty island to save himself. This is the fourth Crummey book I've read. Each is brilliant in a different way. Crummey knows and loves Nfld. and its history, land, people, dialect, and culture. He looks at his home with a poetic, loving, but dispassionate eye, not afraid to reveal the hard, ugly side of life in a cold, geographically inhospitable land. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/45381225-sweetland-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/45381225-sweetland-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*