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A review by sunshynne
Ragged Company by Richard Wagamese
5.0
The first Richard Wagamese book I read was "One Native Life." I read it just over a year ago and I was hooked. I soon read "Medicine Walk," and the started "Ragged Company."
Richard was a master storyteller and with every new book I read, I find myself completely engulfed in the characters and their stories. I want everyone I know to read his books and to love them as much as I do. I almost dread the time when his books end because I don't want to leave the story, but I do look forward to be able to start the next one.
When I heard Richard had died, I didn't want to finish "Ragged Company." I had about 70 pages left, and I didn't want to reading because the thought that he will not be writing anymore stories is too sad. I had plans to spend the rest of 2017 reading more of his books, but suddenly I wanted them at arms length. He quickly became one of my favorite authors, and I didn't want to read them and then have nothing left. But I knew I had to finish this book because I loved it so much and I had to know what happens to the characters.
Then ending was perfect. What happens to one of the characters was unexpected, but it was just what I needed to read. It made the news of Richard's passing easier to take. It was beautiful, and I'm glad I finished it.
I will recommend his books to anyone who will listen. I really do believe everyone should read at least one of his books.
Richard was a master storyteller and with every new book I read, I find myself completely engulfed in the characters and their stories. I want everyone I know to read his books and to love them as much as I do. I almost dread the time when his books end because I don't want to leave the story, but I do look forward to be able to start the next one.
When I heard Richard had died, I didn't want to finish "Ragged Company." I had about 70 pages left, and I didn't want to reading because the thought that he will not be writing anymore stories is too sad. I had plans to spend the rest of 2017 reading more of his books, but suddenly I wanted them at arms length. He quickly became one of my favorite authors, and I didn't want to read them and then have nothing left. But I knew I had to finish this book because I loved it so much and I had to know what happens to the characters.
Then ending was perfect. What happens to one of the characters was unexpected, but it was just what I needed to read. It made the news of Richard's passing easier to take. It was beautiful, and I'm glad I finished it.
I will recommend his books to anyone who will listen. I really do believe everyone should read at least one of his books.