Peace Like a River by Leif Enger Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Peace Like a River
Book Review: A good book for children
Summary: 3 Stars
Interspersed with poems about fictional outlaws and with much reference to real life legendary criminals, the novel does gather apace but events are rather predictable and bear much similarity to other classic tales. The author does a fair job of narrating as a young boy; however, the story is more suited to readers of the same age.Book Review: A great first novel, but.....
Summary: 3 Stars
I enjoyed this book, and had to read through to the end, even though it was late (comething I rarely do. By the time I finished, I was a little surprised at how much disbelief I could suspend. The prose was lyrical in spots, even though some of the characters are simply not to be believed. I didn't have a problem with the miracles, because the book most definitely had mystic qualities, but I wonder what Enger really knows about 9 or 10 year old girls. Swede didn't really work. I found myself skimming her portions, after a while, because they seemed to get in the way of the story. One thing else that had me wondering a bit: Crucial points of the story take place in and around Grassy Butte, which I drive past during the summer on my way to work. Other portions are set briefly in Amidon, which is about 85-100 miles south. Given that some of the characters were on horseback in a North Dakota January, I had to wonder how this could be (and once you start wondering, some of that disdeblief creeps in). And truly, that country west and north of Grassy Butte is quite rugged. I didn't think those travels were at all realistic. Granted, this is a small-enough quibble, but because I know something about the geography over there, I found myself doubting, and it did throw me off the story somewhat. Maybe Enger should have gone with all-fictitious spots, except for the more obvious Mandan. Still, it was an enjoyable read, for what it was.Book Review: A great read - "Peace Like A River"
Summary: 5 Stars
I very much liked the story, the style in which it was written and the choice of words used in the text. Having grown up in the upper mid-west during the 1950's, I could identify with the story and the setting. I thought it was a great read and have shared the book with others.Book Review: A literary read
Summary: 4 Stars
I read this novel when the book was the One Denver Reads selection and found myself proud to live in the Mile High City, where high brow writing is widely embraced. A literary read that meanders within deep banks.Book Review: A magical adventure in faith and family love
Summary: 4 Stars
This book takes the reader on an exciting adventure thru the eyes of an eleven year old boy Reuben. I could hardly put it down and when I came to the end I was definitely not disappointed. If I had any criticism it would be not knowing more about the character of the older brother Davy. This book was one of the best books I have read in awhile. It really speaks of faith and family love and the yearning we all have to transcend everyday life and see miracles in our midst.