[A] haunting novel. . . . This book brims with the poetry of the working class, seldom sung lyrics of working men and women.—from the introdu...
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Oct 30, 2009
Bennett
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The initial impression was that this would be a long version of Faulkner's "Barn Burning", but after the first 30 pages, Shepherd seemed to find his own stride and the narrator Levi begins to develop into a real character. Mr. Shepherd's phrasing is taught and somewhat stylized without ever feeling hurried or put-on, leaving a quasi-biblical aftertaste, like a McCarthy-infused aperitif.
Despite a few incongruities of characterization here and there, my only real complaint with More...
Despite a few incongruities of characterization here and there, my only real complaint with More...
Nov 16, 2009
Sarah
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I found this book a little slow to draw me in, but once it did I found the disfunction of the family to be real and very lifelike. The main character was a bit confusing to understand what was really going on with him, but he was lovable just the same.
Jul 25, 2009
Nura
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sometimes we had to choose, to run away or stay and face the problem. I amazed with Levi's persistence believe in his father.
Jun 24, 2008
Lynn
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From the flap, this book promised me tales of spiritual depth... instead I got an average book that felt to me like a young adult novel. Not a terrible book, but it definitely let me down.
Jan 23, 2008
Lindsey
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Very thought provoking book by Paul Shepherd. Really captures real life moments, a very good read.
Dec 31, 2010
Ruth
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Beautifully written, but oppressive, bleak. I admired this book but didn't like it.
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