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Having survived World War I, Fidelis Waldvogel returns to his quiet German village and marries the pregnant widow of his best friend, killed in action. With a suitcase full of sausages and a master butcher's precious knife set, Fidelis sets out for America. In Argus, North Dakota, he builds a business, a home for his family -- which includes Eva and four sons -- and a singing club consisting of the best voices in town. When the Old World meets the New -- in the person of Delphine Watzka -- the great adventure of Fidelis's life begins. Delphine meets Eva and is enchanted. She meets Fidelis, and the ground trembles. These momentous encounters will determine the course of Delphine's life, and the trajectory of this brilliant novel.
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4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I am a huge fan of Erdrich, this novel is true to her style. Very engaging, I couldn't wait to return to it each night.
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Perhaps the finest novel yet from author Louise Erdrich. A complex tale of love and family secrets set on the North Dakota prairie.
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This book was so haunting. I am so torn over this book. The writing is so beautiful and yet there are truly disturbing elements in this story. When I first read the book I felt angry because hope was continually stripped away from the characters lives. But this story has endured in my mind more clearly than any other book. My reaction was so strong and long lasting that I came to realize that this story really touched me, and will always be with me.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
I didn't plan to read this book, but read the reviews and decided to give it a try before someone requested it from my inventory. What a wonderful surprise. I won't be letting this one go. Rich language, beautifully crafted, what a storyteller Erdrich is. I'll be ordering another copy to share with family.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Erlich's "The Master Butchers Singing Club" is a beautifully written book full of characters that lift off the pages as real and vivid. There are twists and turns in the underlying mysteries. I stayed up late several nights reading this one. History, romance, adventure, and family saga all rolled up into one. The story quickly moves from Germany to North Dakota and has two central characters--Fidelis from Germany and Delphine from the states. He comes to make his fortune and raise a family. She is a loving, industrious person trying to rise above an alcoholic father and mysterious past.
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2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Boring title and cover art for a great read! The characters pop off the page.
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A superb book and a page turner. Hard to put down and go to sleep at night. My aunt had recommended that I read it.
~~Alison F.
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I enjoyed this book. It made me cry several times. A definite feel-good read.
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A rich story of a community that shares a past and a culture and is building a future.
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I loved this book. It's my favorite of Erdrich's nine novels.
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Janine H. (Along with "The Last REport on the Miracles at Little No Horse" this is one of my favorite Louise Erdrich books. You are sucked into the lives of the characters and the love and dedication between the female characters. One difference between this book and the other Erdrich books, is there is really no connecting of the characters of this book and her other books. This is not a fault, only that I have found I want to read all her books to see how the characters between the books are connected.
In this book, Erdrich departs from Native American literature, but she remains loyal to her muse.
This was a beautifully written, unforgettable novel. Quite a departure from Erdrich's usual...
Bonnie S. (This was a pretty good book, but if you are looking for the characters Erdrich revisits with each novel, you won't find them here.
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