Sometimes a Great Notion

Set in the early 1960s on the Oregon coast, the story follows the Stamper family, a stubborn clan of loggers who continue working during a union strike, defying the town of Wakonda.

Centered on patriarch Henry, sons Hank and Leland, and Hank's wife Viv, it delves into complex family dynamics, sibling rivalries, revenge, and the harsh logging life amid themes of independence versus collectivism and man's relationship with nature.

Critics often regard it as Kesey's masterpiece for its innovative narrative style shifting perspectives and time.