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The Bridges of Madison County (Hardcover)

by Robert James Waller (Author)
2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (271 customer reviews)

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When Robert Kincaid drives through the heat and dust of an Iowa summer and turns into Francesca Johnson's farm lane looking for directions, the world-class photographer and the Iowa farm wife are joined in an experience of uncommon truth and stunning beauty that will haunt them forever. The romantic classic of the 1990's. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.


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Quietly powerful and thoroughly credible, Waller's first novel (he previously wrote two books of essays) describes the profound love between a photographer and an Iowa farmer's wife who, together for only four days, never lose their feelings for each other. In August 1965, 52-year-old divorce Robert Kincaid packs his pickup truck and travels to Iowa's Madison County, the location of seven covered bridges he is to photograph for National Geographic . There, he asks directions of Francesca Johnson, alone at home while her husband and two children visit the Illinois State Fair. Initially, neither Robert nor Francesca expects their random encounter to lead to seduction, yet their mutual desire is undeniable. Waller tells their story as though it were nonfiction, claiming to have heard about Francesca from her children after her death, read her journals, seen Robert's relics of those four days and interviewed a jazz musician who knew the photographer. Scenes between the lovers are movingly evoked and moments with Francesca, who celebrates her birthday 22 years later by reflecting on her brief time with Robert, are particularly poignant. An erotic, bittersweet tale of lingering memories and forsaken possibilities. Photos of covered bridges serve as illustrations. 35,000 first printing.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully evocative and romantic -- AN ACCURATE REVIEW, Jun 4 2004
This review is from: The Bridges of Madison County (Hardcover)
I picked this book up searching for inspiration to help me with writing my romantic fiction. I was very pleased with it.

The Bridges of Madison County tells the story of Francesca Johnson, an Italian World War II wife of an Iowa farmer, and Robert Kincaid, a nomadic photographer traveling through town on an assignment for National Geographic. Their chance meeting ignites a romantic four-day affair that stays with them for the rest of their lives.

This isn't a suspenseful novel; the plot is given away immediately in the book. It's a study of beauty, of wondering, of questioning why some things happen the way they do.

Robert James Waller tells the story slowly, and few could do better. Rather than dragging out each action and frustrating the reader, Waller savors each moment, allowing the reader to bask in the beauty of this romance.

Something unique that Waller does is tell the story as if it had been told to him by Francesca's children, and he includes an "author's note" and an "interview" with a jazz musician. He does it very well; in fact, I thought that they were real!

The characters are so well constructed. The reader sympathizes with both Robert and Francesca, in spite of her commiting adultery, Francesca's two children, and even Francesca's absent husband as well.

I highly recommend this book. In addition to being beautiful (there's that word again!) and a unique story, it's a quick read to boot (192 pages). This would be an excellent selection for a book group. Read this book, and you'll be swept up in a fleeting yet beautiful affair that was strong enough to last a lifetime.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bridges of Madison County, May 31 2004
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This review is from: The Bridges of Madison County (Hardcover)
I loved this book - the romance, sadness, tragedy, Iowa - everything. Yes, it deals with adultery - not the best thing in the world, but your heart just breaks for the lovers. Or at least mine did. And I saw some of the bridges, the countryside and even the house where the movie was made. I could just FEEL the story. And okay, I admit it, I asked where Francesca was buried. Guess the story had me so completely believing that it was real life - but it felt like it was real life! You just want so badly for them to have been together - and happy.
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2.0 out of 5 stars OK, I admit it...., May 16 2004
By snowblaze (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bridges of Madison County (Hardcover)
I stayed with this sappy book.... but it really was a loser. The family book discussion lasted only about 20 minutes.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A SURPRISE BESTSELLER ABOUT A FOUR DAY AFFAIR
A surprise, word-of-mouth bestseller, "The Bridges Of Madison County" details a passionate four day affair between a forty-five year old Iowa farmwife named Francesca and... Read more
Published on April 23 2004 by prospero72

5.0 out of 5 stars Very much needed
This warm, very much needed, intelligent, and caring book is a brilliant study of the human heart and the human condition. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2004 by brendafargo

3.0 out of 5 stars Sacrifice and betrayal
A passionate first-sight love story that starts and ends in a matter of days.. a married woman and on the road photographer who try to avoid falling into each other but eventually... Read more
Published on Jan 17 2004 by rannoon

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Love Story
Bridges of Madison County.
By, Robert James Waller

The Book Bridge of Madison County is fiction story. Read more

Published on Jan 9 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars FUN & QUICK, BUT NOT THE GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL
Robert Kinkaid stops and asks directions of Francesca Johnson while photographing covered bridges in Madison County, Iowa. Its love at first sight. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2003 by Jeff Howard

1.0 out of 5 stars The movie? GREAT The Book??? Horrid
This is an awful book. The dialogue this guy writes... Pul-lease! Like anyone talks that way!!! Be serious. Read more
Published on Nov 15 2003 by Alicia Cathers

5.0 out of 5 stars A moving look at love, loss, and sacrifice.
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Fluff or not? Not
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This story moved me. Profoundly. Life, all the different kinds of love, lust, loneliness, trust, commitement, and an... Read more

Published on Oct 21 2003 by Heidi Kneller

5.0 out of 5 stars Star-crossed Soul Mates
"In a universe of ambiguity, this kind of certainty comes only once, and never again, no matter how many lifetimes you live. Read more
Published on Oct 8 2003 by Kelly Steed

5.0 out of 5 stars Read It For Yourself.
Let's face it, a story about a housewife home alone sleeping with an intriguing traveler could easily be a sleazy read, or boring and predictable. Read more
Published on Sep 9 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievably cliched, pretentious, and manipulative
I read this book at the recommendation of a very bright friend. I was skeptical initially because this is not the type of book I would typically read. Read more
Published on Jul 19 2003

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