Mary LawsonGenre: Fiction
Published: 2006
Personal Rating: 4.75/5
Yearly Count: 5
I have been wanting to read this book ever since I put down Crow Lake; it was worth the wait. I found it to be another very satisfying story and unexpectedly, one that I liked even more than Crow Lake.
Lawson's ability to tell a story is remarkable. The setting of Northern Canada provided the landscape and life of farming while the story line focused on two brothers that held polar perceptions of the world. It was told in alternating chapters that were separated by 20 years, ultimately spanning a lifetime. Lawson's words were powerfully rich and palpable from the descriptions of the setting to the emotions of the characters. What a great read!
I liked Crow Lake but wasn't overly taken with it. I might have to give this a try just to see if I like it better. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed it, Joy!
ReplyDeleteI have this book here to read soon. Maybe I will get to it soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I have just added this author to my list!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked it, I really enjoyed it too. I thought the characters were really believable especially Ian.
ReplyDeleteLiterary Feline ~ For me, it was better. It picks up steam as it goes along, too.
ReplyDeleteMarg ~ I hope you like it near as much as I did.
Danielle ~ There's good psychological stuff happening in this one. I'm thinking you'd like it.
Alix ~ They were, weren't they! I really like this author. I'm going to come over to see if you have a review of it. I promise I'll knock first. :)
Thanks for knocking! My review was before that blog but if you'd like to look it's Site Name
ReplyDeleteI liked it so much I gave it away on the blog to get others reading it!
Alix ~ Thanks for the link. I visited you. :)
ReplyDeleteI read them both and liked Crow Lake just a bit better. But both were excellent!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you liked this book so much, it is on my TBR.
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Eileen ~ Great storytelling author, don't you think!?!
ReplyDeleteTeddy Rose ~ Oh! An award for me?! I'll pop on over to check it out. :)
Glad to hear you liked this one. I still haven't read Crow Lake yet, but it is on my bedside table!
ReplyDeleteNicola ~ Crow Lake is good, too. There are just SOOO many books to read!
ReplyDeleteI liked Crow Lake better (read it twice) but still enjoyed this one. I wonder when she'll write another!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear this one is good! I LOVED Crow Lake and have had this on my reading list ever since.
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I liked Crow Lake so I think I will add this one to my list. Thanks for your review.
ReplyDeleteLes ~ I think it was 4 years between Crow Lake and this one. Hopefully it won't be THAT long!
ReplyDeleteSarah ~ Thanks for visiting! Come back anytime. :)
If you loved Crow Lake, you'll like this. Don't know if you'll like it better, but you'll definitely like it. :)
Framed ~ Oh definitely add it! It's good.
I haven't heard of either of these books, but your review has certainly piqued my interest! I'll have to check them out. By the way, I love the new signature. :)
ReplyDeleteTrish ~ Oh most definitely...check her out! Glad you like my signature. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI've got to read this book. I loved CROW LAKE. Glad to hear you enjoyed it so much.
ReplyDeleteKay ~ LOL I just reread my thoughts and I wonder how anybody could understand what I was saying! I just revised it a little. :)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I didn't think I was going to like it as much as Crow Lake and was quite surprised. It grew on me the more I read.