Angle of Repose, which is about the life and thoughts of a historian and the history of his family that he uncovers, would seem to have been written as much by a historian as by a novelist, and Wallace was both.
One of my favorite books of all my reads. This was introduction to Stegner’s writing leading me to his other writing and therefore many pleasurable hours.
I've added this to my favorites shelf. Stegner earned every accolade he received for this novel. I have The Big Rock Candy Mountain queued up. Any thoughts on this? Or would you recommend another Steg…
Beyond the Hundredth Meridian is good history and great adventure. I liked Crossing to Safety because I read it at a time of my life when the story seemed relevant to me. Stegner writes from the heart…
