A review by pchamblee
A Hiker's Guide to Purgatory by Michael Norton

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Overall, a very thoughtfully crafted imagining of the soul’s purifying journey through Purgatory. Now, just like a book about Heaven would be hard to please everyone, I don’t know if this depiction of Purgatory is universal enough for all readers to fully appreciate, but it definitely will score if you enjoy nature and the great outdoors, camping, hiking, fishing, and/or wildlife. At times, the story’s pacing is a bit slow, but it’s worth the read if you take time to savor it. I think the main character, Dan, should be relatable to a variety of readers, not in his exact lifestyle or personal history, but in the way that his story demonstrates God’s redeeming mercy despite all of our worst struggles with sin.