As I started reading Gilead, I really had no idea what to expect, but right away I was struck with the unique perspective from which it is narrated. This book doesnt follow an obvious plot-line and there are no chapter divisions. It is written in a rambling, stream-of-consciousness style as the writer records his memories and thoughts as they come to mind. Its not one story, but a collection of them.
Old Reverend John Ames had his son late in life in fact, hes in his mid-70s, and his boy is only 6 years old. Ames lived alone as a widower for many years before his second wife, more than 30 years his junior, walked into his church and into his life. The Iowan minister is keenly aware that he wont be around to provide his son the love, encouragement and counsel that a dad usually has the opportunity to contribute to his childrens lives, so he is keeping a journal -- writing down the stories, observations, reflections, and advice that he wants to leave his son after he is gone. Although Gilead is a work of fiction, I felt as if I had discovered an old diary and was reading the private thoughts of a man sharing his heart with his loved ones.
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Old Reverend John Ames had his son late in life in fact, hes in his mid-70s, and his boy is only 6 years old. Ames lived alone as a widower for many years before his second wife, more than 30 years his junior, walked into his church and into his life. The Iowan minister is keenly aware that he wont be around to provide his son the love, encouragement and counsel that a dad usually has the opportunity to contribute to his childrens lives, so he is keeping a journal -- writing down the stories, observations, reflections, and advice that he wants to leave his son after he is gone. Although Gilead is a work of fiction, I felt as if I had discovered an old diary and was reading the private thoughts of a man sharing his heart with his loved ones.
To read the rest of my review on this book, visit my blog: www.ImAllBooked.com.
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