3.91 AVERAGE


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Read for 5410 class

I enjoyed I Heard the Owl Call My Name. My mom recommended I read it several years ago when I was still living in Washington, and I’m glad I remembered her recommendation when I was looking for books this week. Because it is more literary than typical Christian Fiction, it is not for everyone, but as an English major, I enjoyed the opportunity to identify symbolism and thought-provoking themes. As such, I would recommend it to readers who prefer Anne Lamott over the Evangelical Christian by Karen Kingsbury and Tracie Peterson. None of the characters annoyed me; Margaret Craven is very succinct in her characterizations and narration, but that depth isn’t required since the content, symbolism, and themes are so deep.

everyone should read this book before they move. It's simple and powerful if you give it a chance

A young Anglican missionary, fated to die shortly, is sent to the hardest perish of a remote Indian village in Canada. He is sensitive to and accepted by the locals and learns much about their myths. When an Indian sees an owl it usually indicates death is around the corner.
challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This is the best book ever. I read it back in high school a long long time ago. It is a power novel that had me crying by the end of the. I remember my entire class sitting in pin drop silence when the teacher finished reading. I highly recommend this book. As I said, the best book.