A review by cymo01
Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner

5.0

Stegner's "Angle of Repose" tells the story of Oliver and Susan Ward as they seek life in the old American West. The story is told from the point of view of their grandson, a 20th century historian succumbing to a crippling disease. The grandson uses the marriage, struggles, and hardships of his young grandparents as a lens to examine his own life and failed marriage. This book is probably not for everyone. It is slow moving at times, but always compelling. Stegner uses words to paint a beautiful picture of our western frontier. "Angle of Repose" is easily one of the best books I've read in the last several years. Highly recommended if you like contemporary American fiction.