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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Enger's second novel, the first being the very popular Peace Like a River, which I highly recommend. |
Didn’t Like It “I really tried to like this book as I have heard such great things about it, but the author's writing style just does not do it for me. Just was not my cup of tea. I lost interest quickly and it took me over a week to finish it.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“It was good but not great. Kind of a wild west adventure. Not a book club favorite.”
Sandy G wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I really tried to like this book as I have heard such great things about it, but the author's writing style just does not do it for me. Just was not my cup of tea. I lost interest quickly and it took me over a week to finish it. ”
Vicki W wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I read this book because I loved another book by the same author. This book was good too, but not quite as good as Peace Like A River.”
~ Sydney ~ wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Somewhat picaresque, interesting characters.”
Jane W wrote this review Sunday, November 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“After Peace Like A River I had to see what this second novel by Leif Enger was like. Very satisfied.”
Theresa W wrote this review Saturday, November 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I would have given it two stars if not for the forceful Siringo and the hapless Hood Roberts. Siringo alone saves this book. Both are men of actions AND men of words. Siringo's control over the spineless narrator Becket is intriguing. Becket serves his purpose but he is a lumpy bit of clay that is only worthy looking at after he has been impressed by something else. Even if that something is his one-dimensional wife. Hood offers an interesting comparison to Siringo. He is full of action and amiable talk. He is the one initial likable character. So Enger's handling of him is well done. Glendon, the semi-reformed criminal, was passable but his ending is pitiful, not honorable. ”
b.schock wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not nearly as good as Enger's other book "Peace Like a River" but still enjoyable.”
Maureen C wrote this review Saturday, October 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love this guys writing style.”
cesamsel wrote this review Wednesday, October 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Beautiful writing”
Whimsy wrote this review Wednesday, October 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Hated to finish this because I didn't want to not be reading it anymore!”
Chestelle S wrote this review Monday, October 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
