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Big hearted and charming. Midwestern references I could truly appreciate. A good solid story of friendship among men, a nice break away from all the stories available about women and friendship. Good stuff.
Listened to it this time, still a 5 star, maybe more. As I’ve gotten older I relate more and more to this story as I have a group of make friends to include my Highschool sweetheart husband. They are not as cool as the people in SL but it’s definitely reminiscent. 😊 This is the story of 4 men ...more
Listened to it this time, still a 5 star, maybe more. As I’ve gotten older I relate more and more to this story as I have a group of make friends to include my Highschool sweetheart husband. They are not as cool as the people in SL but it’s definitely reminiscent. 😊 This is the story of 4 men ...more
Bleeding with masculinity, I wasn't so sure how much I would enjoy this book when I first started it. But the characters grew on me, and the Wisconsin geography (and winter) became it's own separate entity, like another man living in the small town plains. The last chapter had me cringing, but I can understand why the author wrote it this way.
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I received an ARC from Bookreporter.com. As a native of Wisconsin, I have a predilection to like books that capture with authenticity the Midwestern experience. In that regard, Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler fully delivers. Moreso than any book I have recently read, Butler captures the temperate passions, loyalties and subtle dramas of Midwestern lives. He captures the nuances of conversation, taverns like the VFW, the landscape and concerns of humble people with deep lives and strong loya
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Stars ? 3? 4? 5?
I enjoyed this book at level 4 1/2
I enjoyed the reflective nature of the way the characters told the story at level 5.
I enjoyed the value of family, friendship and loyalty at level 5.
As a piece of literature that will stand the test of time ? 2
What’s the book about? Friends, love and loss, midwestern life, venturing out, coming home, a little bit county, a little bit rock n roll (Sorry, couldn’t resist that.)
I enjoyed this book at level 4 1/2
I enjoyed the reflective nature of the way the characters told the story at level 5.
I enjoyed the value of family, friendship and loyalty at level 5.
As a piece of literature that will stand the test of time ? 2
What’s the book about? Friends, love and loss, midwestern life, venturing out, coming home, a little bit county, a little bit rock n roll (Sorry, couldn’t resist that.)
Feb 13, 2014
Stacy
marked it as to-read
Feb 28, 2015
Sharon
marked it as to-read
Sep 13, 2015
Chris Hammer
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May 24, 2021
Curlysue
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