Legends of the Fall by Jim Harrison Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Legends of the Fall
Book Review: A timeless work of art.
Summary: 5 Stars
Upon watching the film for the first time, I wanted to know more about the characters. The film, although well casted (Pitt,Hopkins,Quin and Ormond),does not do much for the book. The book is a timeless work of art. When reading a book, I tend to feel the pain and suroundings of each chatacter. You can only do this to a point in a film. With the book I was lost in the life, and death of the Ludlow family. It was so wounderful to get inside Tristin and the others and experience what their life was all about. Mr. Harrison has done wounderful works of art. I hope to find more!Book Review: Awesome book
Summary: 5 Stars
Really liked this book. Has a lot of depth and good characters. Highly recommended.Book Review: Better the second time around
Summary: 3 Stars
Initially upon reading Harrison's novella, I was disappointed since I wanted so much for it to completely parallel the movie. However, after picking up the story for a second time, my opinions have altered. I found Harrison's straightforward writing to be completely appropriate and rather distinctive. I discovered new depth to several characters who were slighted in the movie. The read was enjoyable and the story is so very memorable.Book Review: Brilliant use of symbolism to represent basic human truths
Summary: 5 Stars
THis is a classic novela. Among the best I have ever read. Harrison masters symbolism to represent the division of traditional family values and the modern age of the industrial century. By going "over the mountains" the characters are leaving safety. THis anti war book is brilliant. A masterpiece that even a soldier like myself can enjoy.Book Review: Fantastic!
Summary: 5 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed all three novellas, particularly the Man Who Gave up His Name. Jim Harrison's writing through out this book is fantastic and very original. I highly recommend this book. It should be noted that this book is NOT the movie, and attempts to compare or critique the book by comparison with the movie is pointless. The movie was based on only one of the stories, and only bits of the story for that matter.