Follow the River by JAMES ALEXANDER Thom Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Follow the River
Book Review: Excellent book--I highly recommend it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I first read this book in paperback some time ago. This is this only story of its kind that I can recall details about the setting, time period, the characters and situations in which they lived their lives. This book is real, yes, Virginia, there's a real wilderness out there and Mr. Thom spares nothing and no one from the harsh realities of life in it. I have always felt a special kinship with other women named Mary, which is the name of the main character. In fact, I recall feeling so moved by this account that I loaned the book to my mother, whose name was also--you guessed it--Marye. Only thing was, she had to be different and tacked an extra "e" onto her name! This story will grab hold of you 'round the neck and will not turn loose until you have finished reading it. Even then, Mary's spirit will haunt you, she and the others taken captive. I plan to purchase a new copy of the book and reread the story. I can't get Mary out of my mind.Book Review: Excellent reading Pick it up and you won't put it down!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
Graphic description of the physical and mental journey of Mary Ingles and her Dutch friend(?) This historical account describes how savage and yet how honorable the Indian population was with the captured whites. You must read the account of the return journey back to Drapper Meadows and realize what is possible when one sets their mind on completing a journey to return to loved ones.Book Review: Excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars
Follow The River has to be the best book I have ever read. This is a true story of survival. I grew up in the Virginia/West Virginia areas described in the book and am very familiar with the New, Kanawha, and Ohio Rivers and other surrounding areas/rivers as well. I loved following Mary's journey and refering back to the maps in the front of the book as I went. In fact, I now live on the Ohio River and was thrilled to know that Mary's journey quite possibly lead her through what is now my yard. The physical discriptions of the landscape were right on and the story of Mary's determined spirit was amazing. This is a book you can not set down. I am currently reading Panther In The Sky, also by Thom and it is excellent as well.Book Review: FOLLOW THE RIVER (ALEXANDER THOM)
Summary: 5 Stars
I read the book many years ago. I am now watching the movie (12/29/01) by the same name which is similar to the book, however, I enjoyed the book more since it was more detailed.I am curious as to where the movie was filmed. I live in WV and many of the scenes truly look like WV and Virginia. Can someone share this information with me if they know the details of the filming location? Thank you so very much.
Book Review: Fascinating
Summary: 5 Stars
A great docu/drama. Thom did an incredible job "filling in" the details if you will, of Ingles incredible story. Something that few, if none of us can relate to these days. This one had actually slipped under the radar until my wife pointed it out to me, as it was not required reading where I went to school. But I feel that I appreciate it even more now than I would have then. A warning though, much of it is quite gruesome, and it does not portray Indians in a soft, "lets make white people feel ashamed for what they did " modern manner. It sheds light into certain savagery committed by Indians that is not heard much in the days of political correctness and bending over backwards to appease. Parts of this book are very disturbing and very,very brutal.
But I think this "punch in the face" style of not holding anything back is the beauty of the book. It presents the story as it happened, stripped bare for all to see. You will appreciate the hardship.