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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
“There are a thousand thousand reasons to live this life, every one of them sufficient”
I decided to read the last 10 books to win the Pulitzer Prize for literature and this was my first. What a way to start off!
This was a beautifully written book about the nature of belief, the relationship of fathers and sons, and the notion of legacy. You get this all in a backdrop of 19th and early 20th century American history.
It is written as a letter from a dying father to his son, that he knows will grow up without him. It reminded me somewhat of "The Last Lecture" in subject matter, but it handled very differently. John Ames is a minister, like his father and grandfather before him. He tells the story of three generations to help inform his son what he comes from and what he can be.
The writing is exquisite. Every sentence is carefully considered and perfectly expressed. It is the kind of book you want to read aloud.
This was a beautifully written book about the nature of belief, the relationship of fathers and sons, and the notion of legacy. You get this all in a backdrop of 19th and early 20th century American history.
It is written as a letter from a dying father to his son, that he knows will grow up without him. It reminded me somewhat of "The Last Lecture" in subject matter, but it handled very differently. John Ames is a minister, like his father and grandfather before him. He tells the story of three generations to help inform his son what he comes from and what he can be.
The writing is exquisite. Every sentence is carefully considered and perfectly expressed. It is the kind of book you want to read aloud.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not for me. Pulled out a decent resolution but didn’t feel worth the effort put in to get that far.
Would highly recommend the audiobook, the narrator brought so much life and emotion
The first time I read this (at age 25) I read it with my head and couldn’t get into it. The second time (at age 35) I read it with my heart, and found it gorgeous and poignant. I was weeping. This is definitely a work of fiction you need to read at the right time.
It’s not a book for everyone, but if you love beautiful prose and the way it can penetrate the heart, I’d highly recommend this one. Marilynne has such an articulate way with words!