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Last Night in Twisted River
by John Irving
Bears, accidental murder, wrestling, writing, love, lust, incest, Maine, Iowa and a disconnected hand. . .Irving himself couldn't have written a more Irving piece!!
While I'll admit that Setting Free the Bears took me two tries, I have yet to read an Irving novel that doesn't resonate deeply with me from cover to cover. He is undeniably an incredible storyteller who knows how to develop a truly captivating tale.
As with other Irving novels, I found myself drawn to the characters from Twisted River. While none are an exact image of anyone I know personally, it is a the conglomeration of little facts about each that make them stand out at truly believable characters. Ketchum's propensity for flannel, Danny's idosyncratic self-defense running habits, Cookie's unwaivering over-protectiveness and Six Pack Pam's scarred face are all example of the nuances that Irving's characters have that really bring them to life.
Reading brilliantly written realistic fiction, it is hard not to be drawn into the story empathetically. With Twisted River, Irving wretches the reader's heart strings, introducing lovable characters and then tearing them away from those who love them so dearly.
An excellent piece of fiction that I was all too excited to get through, leaving me in the end with a finished book and anticipation for whatever Irving adventure I chose to undertake next!
While I'll admit that Setting Free the Bears took me two tries, I have yet to read an Irving novel that doesn't resonate deeply with me from cover to cover. He is undeniably an incredible storyteller who knows how to develop a truly captivating tale.
As with other Irving novels, I found myself drawn to the characters from Twisted River. While none are an exact image of anyone I know personally, it is a the conglomeration of little facts about each that make them stand out at truly believable characters. Ketchum's propensity for flannel, Danny's idosyncratic self-defense running habits, Cookie's unwaivering over-protectiveness and Six Pack Pam's scarred face are all example of the nuances that Irving's characters have that really bring them to life.
Reading brilliantly written realistic fiction, it is hard not to be drawn into the story empathetically. With Twisted River, Irving wretches the reader's heart strings, introducing lovable characters and then tearing them away from those who love them so dearly.
An excellent piece of fiction that I was all too excited to get through, leaving me in the end with a finished book and anticipation for whatever Irving adventure I chose to undertake next!