Comments on: what I’m reading now: november 23, 2012

By: cynthia

cynthia — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:52:21 +0000

Darrelyn, I finished The Round House and loved it. Yes, Cyd, I agree too about a big, thick book in winter. Thanksgiving in particular seems to call one. Sarah, I haven't read The Blue Jay's Dance--will take a look at it. Richard, so glad to hear you agree and that you also had trouble with Love Medicine. Nice to know I'm not the only one.

By: Richard Gilbert

Richard Gilbert — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:04:50 +0000

I LOVE The Round House. I could not get through Love Medicine. And though it’s great, I am about to quit her The Plague of Doves. But something about The Round House is perfect. Probably a lot of things: first-person point of view really works; the teenage narrator’s point of view that’s deepened by the fact that he’s actually “writing” or telling the story in middle age; the whodunit and why aspect.

It’s become one of my all-time favorite novels.

By: Sarah Laurence

Sarah Laurence — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:01:23 +0000

Wonderful excerpts! I want this book for Christmas. Last week I was drooling over it in our local bookstore. I’m actually a big fan of Erdrich’s earlier books like Love Medicine and Tracks, but found some of her more recent books too dark and depressing. She’s had a difficult life (her ex-husband committed suicide). This one looks fabulous even if the subject of abuse is disturbing. Have you read the Blue Jay’s Dance her memoir of writing and parenting? It’s fabulous.

By: cydmadsen

cydmadsen — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 02:58:16 +0000

I agree with Darrelyn about settling in with a great big book when the weather turns cold. We got the same cold front up in Arkansas, and I wished I had something other than the Kindle to lay on my lap. Thank you for pointing out some of the finer points of this book, all of which I consider elements that make a book worth my time. I’ve stayed away from Erdrich because of past disappointments, but I might give this one a try. Beautiful language is always appreciated.

By: Darrelyn Saloom

Darrelyn Saloom — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:41:42 +0000

It’s always a pleasure to find a good, thick book to read in winter. And your timing is perfect. A cold front blew in last night, and frost covered the horse pastures this morning. Thanks, C.