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Our Souls at Night
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There are a few contemporary writers who will make a lasting mark and Kent Haruf is most certainly one of them . His quiet stories in their simplicity are meaningful , thoughtful stories reflecting the complexity of the human condition.
In his final novel , published posthumously, Haruf has given us another gift . I fell in love with this book from page one , the first sentence and then the perfect description of Cedar Street in Holt , Colorado the place where all his books take place . I fell in love with Louis Waters and Addie Moore and how they talk into the night about their lives and pasts , their transgressions , their hopes and desires , their losses , their families and how they bring joy to each other to ease the loneliness . I love how the title so perfectly reflects this. I love the humor and the honesty in their conversations. I love that Haruf could even make fun of himself as readers of other of his works will appreciate .
It's a beautifully told story , sad yet uplifting and even sadder that this will be the last time we hear from this elegant writer . I'm sad it was such a short book . I will miss Louis and Addie's conversations. I'm not sure how I managed to miss reading one of his books but for some reason the only book of his that I haven't read is Where You once Belonged. I'm glad now that I have left myself one more . I've decided to save it for the next time I'm just not able to decide on what to read next . I'll read it then because I know it will be a good one .
I am so grateful to Random House and Edelweiss for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.
by
There are a few contemporary writers who will make a lasting mark and Kent Haruf is most certainly one of them . His quiet stories in their simplicity are meaningful , thoughtful stories reflecting the complexity of the human condition.
In his final novel , published posthumously, Haruf has given us another gift . I fell in love with this book from page one , the first sentence and then the perfect description of Cedar Street in Holt , Colorado the place where all his books take place . I fell in love with Louis Waters and Addie Moore and how they talk into the night about their lives and pasts , their transgressions , their hopes and desires , their losses , their families and how they bring joy to each other to ease the loneliness . I love how the title so perfectly reflects this. I love the humor and the honesty in their conversations. I love that Haruf could even make fun of himself as readers of other of his works will appreciate .
It's a beautifully told story , sad yet uplifting and even sadder that this will be the last time we hear from this elegant writer . I'm sad it was such a short book . I will miss Louis and Addie's conversations. I'm not sure how I managed to miss reading one of his books but for some reason the only book of his that I haven't read is Where You once Belonged. I'm glad now that I have left myself one more . I've decided to save it for the next time I'm just not able to decide on what to read next . I'll read it then because I know it will be a good one .
I am so grateful to Random House and Edelweiss for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.
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Wonderful review, Angela. You explained just how effective his writing was.
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Thanks so much , Diane . And thanks for letting me know it was on Edelweiss.
Great review Angela, I have added it.
Thanks ,Dem . I would recommend any of Haruf's books .
great review. I'm going to have to read that.
Thank you ,Phyllis .
As always, wonderful review!
Thanks for another good review, Angela!
Judi and Jen - thanks so much !
I'm number two on hold at the library but they don't even have the book yet
Karen , I read an advanced copy . It's being published in May sometime . Glad you are second !
Your beautiful review has done justice to one of my very favorite authors. I too am sad that this will be his final book. I can't wait to read it!
Carol , thank you . One of my favorites too ! I'm sure you will love it .
Great review, wonderful author. I am green with envy.
You've convinced me with your review Angela. Added to TBR.
Karen and Dale , thank you . Haruf was a favorite of mine .
I hadn't heard about this one. You've got my attention now, though, Angela, with a glowing review. Sad to think this will be his last.
Thanks , Steve. I have really enjoyed Haruf's writing and it is sad that this is the last . As I said in my review I still have one to read . I definitely recommend his books . They are quiet stories with people just living theirs lives .
Beautiful review ..I'm a late - comer to his work ..so sorry to hear of his recent passing last fall ..looking forward to reading this after I finish the plainsong books .
Derrick , thank you . I love Haruf's writing and as I said have one left to read . Enjoy !
an intresting book..feel as if i can rea it again
Anyone know when this will be published in the U.S. ?
Anyone know when this will be published in the U.S. ?
Derrick , on Amazon it says 5/26
Thanks ..looking forward to that ( I'll be on vacation then so more time to read !)
Thanks ..looking forward to that ( I'll be on vacation then so more time to read !)
It's amazing what you can find just playing around. Thanks for the wonderful review.
Joyce , thank you , I love his writing.
Love your review Angela! I just finished it...my first by Haruf...look forward to reading the rest, but (view spoiler)
Thanks , Carol . I'm glad you liked . Of course , I wanted it to end differently too .I think you'll love his others as well . I have one yet to read Where You Once Belonged .
Wonderful review. I finished this book yesterday and couldn't agree more. Your review, too is beautifully written.
Betsy , thanks so much . I look forward to connecting here with you . Thanks for the friend request which I accepted.
Angela M wrote: "Betsy , thanks so much . I look forward to connecting here with you . Thanks for the friend request which I accepted."So good to connect to like-minded articulate readers. Thanks for saying yes.
Aw ! Elyse - so are you !
Thank you Angela for a beautiful review of one of my favorite authors. His lyrical voice and ability to capture the beauty of the simplicity of our lives is unique. Where You Once Belonged escaped me as well and is on my list for a cold day in Colorado in front of a cozy fire! Thank you.
Lorna , thank you so much . I think these all deserve a reread someday !
a wonderful review. I hope to find the love that is created within these chapters
I've only just discovered Haruf (I've just read Plainsong and Eventide back-to-back). It's good, but unsurprising, to know that his style and standard continued through his oeuvre.
Cecily , Haruf is a favorite. I have one of his books left to read but I'm sure I'll reread this one . Thanks .
Great review!! This was a wonderful book!!
Thanks , Trisha . Glad you loved it !
Your enjoyment of this book comes across so palpably in your beautifully written review. Haruf never disappoints. I can understand your desire to save one more of his books for a special treat.
Wonderful review, Angela. Reading these reviews now makes me want to read this all over again, read all of his books all over again.
Thanks, Cheri. It's so
Sorry, Cheri / I meant to say I want to read it again too !
And here I would have read it as "It's so......... wonderful that words fail me!" :-)
Haha ! It was that ! But it really was too fast fingers on my phone!
Reading this for my library book club. Would you believe it's my very first Haruf book? Can't wait to read the rest of them now that I've had my first taste of his fine writing.
