by Wendell Berry, Paul Michael
What do I think of this book? I absolutely hated parts and other parts totally blew me over, the words were so perfect. The author IS an acclaimed poet. I was never indifferent to this book. Either I was furious or astounded by the quality of the writing. Should I give it one star for all the times ...
I know Berry is a hero to many and practically a demi-god where I work, but he completely lost me toward the end of the novel. As a Christian I like the subtle working in of faith issues early in the novel, but the last section (15% of the book or so) just gets preachy, annoying, and predictable. Wh...
This review comes in two parts since two parts of me read this book. Part 1: Ostensibly, _Jayber Crow_ meditates on love, faith, and all the big weighty stuff. Beyond that, it's a novel take on presence and absence, maybe even a syncretic take as the Christian influence emits a whiff of Zen. The sto...
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