Song of the Crow
by Layne Maheu
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Author: Layne MaheuEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-01
ISBN: 1932961372
Number of pages: 244
Publisher: Unbridled Books
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Book Review: ONE OF THE MOST PROFOUND READS IN YEARS
Summary: 5 Stars
Every so often you pick up a book that strikes a certain cord. Once you read the book, you sort of scratch your head and ask yourself if you have recently, or indeed in the past, read anything quite like it. You ask yourself "did I just read what I just read." For me this was one of those works. I cannot remember a book, story, work, or whatever, that has impressed me as much as this one has. It is quite remark able.
As has been pointed out by more than one reviewer here, this is the story of Noah and the building of the Ark. The twist comes in that this entire biblical epoch is written and recorded through the eyes of a crow. What this book is not, is a Sunday School story for children, nor is it an easy read; far from it. Actually I found the book to be quite difficult to manage at times, in that close attention must be paid to be able to follow the story line and the thoughts of the author. This is not a weakness though. Most things that are good, most things that teach us something require a bit of effort. This is certainly true with this particular work in which every word with worth the effort it took to read.
The author uses a lyrical style which is as good as it gets. Maheu's treating of the myth, if you will, of the flood and man's interactions with the world around him and his relationship with the other creatures he shares this planet with, is absolutely poetic. As one reviewer points out, the lover of a good folk tale as well as those who love poetry and wonderful writing will both be quite satisfied. The author's style can only be described as stunning. Even if you don't care a wit for the actual story, just reading line after line of Maheu's prose is worth every second you will spend with him. Am I impressed? You bet I am. It has been quite a number of years that a book has had such a literary impact on me and I am sure this one is going to stay with me for a long, long time.
For a work that will have a profound effect, you certainly will not go wrong with this one. The message is complex, yet at the same time so simple and the author does a beyond wonderful job of writing this wonderful tale. I highly recommend this one. It is probably the best read I have had in the past five years.
Don Blankenship
The Ozarks
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