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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
Read the title story only. It was fine - definitely improved after first few pages. Didn't compel me though.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of my favorite opening lines ever. “In our family, there was no clear line between religion and fly fishing”
Macleans hyper magnification of the technicality of fishing and the hallowing of the river allow what is a simple activity for most people to become an ethereal and divine experience. Extremely skillful writing.
Macleans hyper magnification of the technicality of fishing and the hallowing of the river allow what is a simple activity for most people to become an ethereal and divine experience. Extremely skillful writing.
Contains several stories, the best known being the title novella upon which the movie was based. As one might expect the two are not completely the same at ever point -- but this is worth a read.
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoyed the entire book, the short stories included. There’s just something that soothes my soul when reading of earlier times.
4 STARS
"Norman Maclean's memories about growing up in Montana revolve around mighty trout rivers and the four-count rhythm of fly fishing. It is the one activity where his family can bridge troubled relationships, where brother can connect with brother and father with son. And in the end, it is the river that makes them realize that life continues and all things are related. The strong reading of Ivan Doig, Montana native and author of This House of Sky, adds much flavor to this tender, often very funny, and beautiful story about love and loss. A tale not to be missed and to be revisited frequently." (From Amazon)
great collection of short stories...especially the title story. A fabulous movie as well (starring Brad Pitt). What ties the men of this family is the love and art of fly fishing.
"Norman Maclean's memories about growing up in Montana revolve around mighty trout rivers and the four-count rhythm of fly fishing. It is the one activity where his family can bridge troubled relationships, where brother can connect with brother and father with son. And in the end, it is the river that makes them realize that life continues and all things are related. The strong reading of Ivan Doig, Montana native and author of This House of Sky, adds much flavor to this tender, often very funny, and beautiful story about love and loss. A tale not to be missed and to be revisited frequently." (From Amazon)
great collection of short stories...especially the title story. A fabulous movie as well (starring Brad Pitt). What ties the men of this family is the love and art of fly fishing.
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The title short story was a 5-star read! The other two were good romps, but not as lyrical or tight. Overall a high 4 starts