A review by iamericat22
Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler

4.0

This one took a long time to get through. This was not because it was a bad read, but rather it was one that I listened to via audio book on my daily commute. Yet, this story is perfect for car stereo and views of the open road. "Shotgun Lovesongs" details the story of a small town and the tight knit group that belongs to it. There is a loose character based on the musician Bon Iver in the form of the fictional character of Leeland, which may mean more to true fans than it did to me.

As it is, the novel is a solid work. The characters are vivid and lovable, even with all of their faults on display. The ending felt a bit cobbled together, but the story probably could have gone on forever, so it's as good an ending as any. I recommend the audio book for the variety in voice actors you get that bring the story more to life.

#4StarRead