Members with This Book
Most Helpful Reviews
see all reviews
Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “One of the most profound reading experiences of my life. In asking questions about fate and purpose, Wilder manages to touch on what makes us essentially human. Heart breaking and beautiful.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I had great expectations going into this novel, partly because it won the Pulitzer in 1928, but I just did not care for it. True, the monk's attempt to decipher God's purpose--why those who fell with the collapse of the bridge were chosen for death (or was it random?)--is an interesting idea for...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Newest Reviews
see all reviews-
“The most amazing use of words I have ever seen.”
Comic Mom wrote this review Monday, November 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“wonderful!”
Diane B wrote this review Wednesday, October 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not as confusing as People of the Book, but it wasn't as long and detailed either. An interesting perspective of Wilder's I thought.”
Marcia wrote this review Tuesday, October 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A classic "we're all in this together" tale. It gave the ole heartstrings a tug.”
Kate S wrote this review Tuesday, October 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Excellent well written book. ”
Lynn P wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“completely failed to hit the topic. A good idea spoiled.”
Nadine G wrote this review Monday, August 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I love this story and how Wilder approached it. It is a measuring stick for other novels I read and will read for the rest of my days. I hope to reread it soon.”
Jason S wrote this review Sunday, August 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Interesting character studies and framing of the study. Wilder is his usual omnipotent narrator, and there really is little grounding in the rich Peruvian culture, but this is O.K. The story is all about the characters. Definitely kept my interest throughout my reading, and I even reread good portions of the book.”
Janelle P wrote this review Thursday, July 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Even though I disliked this book immensley while reading it (which was a very long time ago), I have probably thought about this book more than any other book I have read. ”
Pat wrote this review Friday, July 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
