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indyeindieindy 's review for:
A River Runs Through It and Other Stories
by Norman Maclean
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I had watched the movie initially due to the Beautiful Brad Pitt cast as Paul, but I immediately ordered the book as soon as the credits rolled. You can tell by the poetic flow of the movie that the book would be even more spectacular.
Glad to say I was justified in my purchase. Maclean is an excellent story-teller, and he recounts these stories in such a vivid and poetic way that you feel like you are physically and emotionally there. It is not a highly emotional book, but I believe it expresses a true appreciation for nature, brotherhood (and family in general), and the simplicities of life (which are highlighted through fly fishing). Manhood and beauty are shown to exist simultaneously, which are themes difficult to combine in a nonchalant and natural way.
A book read best in nature, and a short and worthwhile read. Maclean presents his writing to the world humbly and his former career as an English professor and his Montana roots intertwine to form this piece of art!
My only complaint: I wish it were longer and I wish Maclean would have written more books to immortalize his quietly mesmerizing perspective on the world.
Glad to say I was justified in my purchase. Maclean is an excellent story-teller, and he recounts these stories in such a vivid and poetic way that you feel like you are physically and emotionally there. It is not a highly emotional book, but I believe it expresses a true appreciation for nature, brotherhood (and family in general), and the simplicities of life (which are highlighted through fly fishing). Manhood and beauty are shown to exist simultaneously, which are themes difficult to combine in a nonchalant and natural way.
A book read best in nature, and a short and worthwhile read. Maclean presents his writing to the world humbly and his former career as an English professor and his Montana roots intertwine to form this piece of art!
My only complaint: I wish it were longer and I wish Maclean would have written more books to immortalize his quietly mesmerizing perspective on the world.