We've got your back. With the Tough-O-Meter, you'll know whether to bring extra layers or Swiss army knives as you summit the literary mountain. (10 = Toughest)
(4) Base Camp
Here's the thing about "Good Country People": It's totally readable. It's short, and while some of the language is a little regional or old-timey, it never gets too complicated. That said, this story is a freaking gold mine of meaning. Like, there is so much in here that you could dig for days and still find new veins of meaning to explore. In other words, this is one of those stories that's as hard—and as rich—as you want it to be.