abisko 's review for:

The Spectator Bird by Wallace Stegner

4.0

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Deep, dark reflections on a life lived from the perspective of an aging man who feels his pain both emotionally and physically. Regret, love , jealousy, shame, empathy, hope, joy and despair - deep rooted emotions from start to finish. Stegner does what he does - beautifully written and smart. Not an "Angle of Repose" by any stretch, but a fine and engaging read. 4 stars