The Country Ahead of Us, The Country Behind
by David Guterson
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Read in January, 2005
recommends it for:
Short story lovers (it's nothing like Snow Falling on Cedars)
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Read in July, 1997
An excellent set of short stories that probes the sadness of living. The plots are not extravagant and their telling is quite plainspoken. The writing style has a self-taught air about it that precludes any sentimentality for what are all quietly sad stories. They touch on death, love, coming-of-age, and what it means to grow old, all told in an honest manner that avoids the climactic and the cliché.
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Read in September, 2007
I know it's stereotyping to say this, but this book is a "man's book." Lots of hunting, very little talking, lots of great descriptions of the physical environment. Not as good as other books of Guterson's but these stories are still solid.
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Read in February, 2008
Beautifully written short stories about boys and men. A quick but thoughtful read.
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