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This moving allegory of the Christian life is one of the best Christian fantasies to be found anywhere.It is a sequel to the award-winning "The Book of the Dun Cow".
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Walter Wangerin Jr. first came to prominence as the award-winning author of The Book of the Dun Cow. He has since won many other awards and honors for his books, including the best-selling Book of God. Wangerin holds the Jochum Chair at Valparaiso University in Indiana, where he is writer-in-residence
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Two Hens, white in a yellow field, walking with that thrust of the head which suggests that they are going secretly, on tiptoe, as spies, or comic exaggerations of spies, placing their claws with infinite care. Read the first page
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Two Hens, white in a yellow field, walking with that thrust of the head which suggests that they are going secretly, on tiptoe, as spies, or comic exaggerations of spies, placing their claws with infinite care. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Shattering, moving, brilliant sequel to Dun Cow,
By "drpipt" (Brooklyn, New York United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Book Of Sorrows (Paperback)
In this shattering novel, Wangerin outdoes himself (and most others). I have read this book over 20 times. I keep coming back to it for its amazing characterizations and its ultimately uplifting and hopeful view of human nature. It still moves me to tears every time--and I'm not one to cry over novels.Yes, the characters are animals, but this should not be a hindrance, as the characters are deliniated with such beauty and compassion that you will recognize the people in your life within them. Yes, you should read "Dun Cow" first. It will enhance your understanding--though this book can stand alone. To know the background for this book will greatly improve your feeling for the characters. Though some of the images and events are deeply disturbing, it proves that Wangerin is not afraid to tackle the biggest challenges in our culture--head on. Issues of trust, faith, redemption, love, personal responsibility, sacrifice, forgiveness and more are sorted out between the covers. This book is a must for any fan of serious, challenging fiction.
5.0 out of 5 stars
I literally wept throught the entire book,
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This review is from: Book Of Sorrows (Paperback)
This was a very difficult book to read. It probably won't have much impact on you if you haven't read Book of the Dun Cow first, but if you have, prepare to cry like a baby. The story picks up with the aftermath of the battle that ended the previous book. Unlike most fantasy novels where life goes back to normal, the Book of Sorrows deals seriously with the grim consequences. Into the midst of it comes a profound spiritual struggle - Chauntecleer's old enemy Wyrm uses uses the Rooster's sense of failure to lead him to embark on a course of action which will have disastrous consequences for all involved.
2.0 out of 5 stars
NOT FOR CHILDREN,
By GreyCat "GreyCat" (SoCal) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Book Of Sorrows (Paperback)
Not for children, not for the weak hearted, not for the empathetic. This book pulls no punches and is more full of hurt and gut-wrenching violence than many others known for gratuitous violence.It certainly is moving and leaves a lasting impression - I wish I hadn't read it because I can never erase the terrible images from my mind. I didn't find it uplifting, only disturbing, and I wish I had had someone to warn me before reading it. Sorry but I'm giving it only 2 stars because, while the author's writing is superb, the rating should reflect that the content is not appropriate for everyone. I strongly recommend reading the author's *wonderful* book, The Book of the Dun Cow, one of the best and most uplifting I have ever read.
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