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Peace Like a River Pages: 320, Paperback, Atlantic Monthly Press Brand: Atlantic Monthly Press Sales rank: 1288 Usually ships in 24 hours Books / Subjects / Literature & Fiction / Genre Fiction / Family Saga Customer Ratings & Reviews (most recent first) Average Customer Rating: 4.0 (out of 5) Number Of Ratings: 390 390) A good book for children 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. Rating: 3 Submitted: 11/21/2008 389) Peace Like a River Peace Like a River is a fantastic, uplifting, and thought-provoking book. It is a perfect winter read. I loved every moment of this book. Rating: 5 Submitted: 10/28/2008 388) Rider of the "purple prose"? This novel has been around for a good seven years or so, and only recently did I sit down and give it a read at the recommendation of a friend. To be fair, I liked the energy and ambition of this story. Although I found the prose trying all too hard to be impressive, I liked the narrator and the father character of this story and it was really these characters that kept me reading. So why didn't I like it? The plot had typical problems with a first novel attempt. For example: at some point in the story while the narrator and his father and little sis, Swede, load up the trailer and attempt to track down their renegade big brother, they wind up parking the trailer and the rest of the story ends up coming to them! Including -gee whadya know?--a new mate for widower, Dad! The problem with Swede... Does any one really know of an eight year old who can write so well, much less prepare an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner with all the be-labored trimmings? ...Really? I think the author started out attempting to be a tad humorous by creating such a character as Swede, but at some point, he seemed to begin to take it all too seriously. Other problems (at least, for me) also include the outright unlikability of the older brother and his criminal act. I didn't really feel all that sympathetic in his escape...actually, I was hoping the law would rightfully catch up with him.( I don't believe this is what the author wished for in his readers' sentiments). Lastly, the prose, (although at times really nice, and beautiful), is too sugary-rich. A little modesty and sober restraint would have added a less ambitious tone, and probably a better narrative throughout. Overall, there is a charm here that I liked and that's because the narrator is so sincere and engaging. Because of the maladroit attempts at plot and the lunacy of an impossible character like Swede, I can't wholeheartedly recommend. Instead: loved HOME (although Marilynne Robinson is not for everyone), OUT STEALING HORSES (an excellent exercise in even tempered prose creating a powerful story) and the forever under-looked, SIM0N LAZARUS, a book I can't stop thinking about. Rating: 3 Submitted: 10/14/2008 387) PEACE LIKE A RIVER Absolutely one of the best books I have read in a long time. I believe that Leif Enger is the finest american author the come on the scene since Steinbeck - even better!! His book SO YOUNG,BRAVE ,AND HANDSOME is another triumph. I anxiously await for another book by Mr. Enger. Rating: 5 Submitted: 9/30/2008 386) Deserves more than 5 stars! Leif Enger weaves the English language into a tapestry of exquisite phrasing, imagery, suspense, action, and emotion. I loved every page and the ending made an impact that was positively spiritual. Enger's style blends humor, vision, and insight into crisp storytelling. Remember, this is FICTION! Grab a copy of Peace like a River and luxuriate in this wonderful, amazing novel! Rating: 5 Submitted: 9/30/2008

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