Review: Not a fun read, but makes you think
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2014
This book was not an enjoyable read for me. At some point, every one of the characters committed abuse, adultery, or murder. I had a hard time identifying with the characters. However, the book stuck in my mind and made me think even after I finished reading. In general, the book was well-written, even lyrical; however, there were strange constructions, such as "was stood," throughout the story. There were also things that struck me as inconsistencies. For example, it seems that forty years after his time as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, Ephraim Luther had fairly young children; I thought if he had children, they would be adults. If you're looking for a fun, escape read, this book isn't it. But if you're looking for a book that will reveal the complexities of human nature and that will stay in your mind long after you read, this book is a good choice.