R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 6/25/2010 + 1438 more book reviews

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Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson: While the book was quite different from its cover description I found I enjoyed it. Trond has raised a family and lost two wives. When he walks away from the accident that killed his second wife, he retires and moves to a cabin in the woods without telling his daughters. Too busy, he thinks. He relishes the solitude and the chance to live a simple life reflecting over and over how his father did the things he now finds himself doing. As he restores his humble home slowly (he has plenty of time), he finds himself recalling over and over incidents from his life with his parents, sister, friends, and his own family. These experiences and memories have molded him into the individual he is. However, Trond finds that memories are not enough. He does indeed need his daughters and friends. The author weaves the memories and incidents throughout the story with great skill so that the story flows smoothly. Very good read.

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