A review by richardwells
The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper

5.0

At least once a year I like reading a "certified" classic. This year, "The Last of the Mohicans" with illustrations by N.C. Wyeth flew off the library shelf and into my hands. Here's the deal: see the movie with Daniel Day Lewis as Hawkeye, and Wes Study as Magua, and a lot of other good actors beside. The movie will give you a feel for the scenic beauty of colonial America, and the physicality of the characters, It's breathtaking. Then, read the book. You'll be in for lots of surprises as the story takes twists and turns that Michael Mann (the director) couldn't possibly keep up with, violence that takes your breath away, and a layer of humor that the movie totally missed. And the language - oy! Beautiful english that waltzes around the page.

I know this is supposed to be one for the kids, but, it's adult fiction that's absolutely stunning.

This is also a nice heavy volume with big print, and beautiful, albeit very romantic, illustrations.