Legends of the Fall
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Rated 5 starsInnocence lost
The three novellas by Jim Harrison collected in Legends of the Fall took my breath away when I read them, and made me wonder why in the world it took so long for me to discover Harrison. His language is sparse and clean--reminiscent to a certain extent of Cormac McCarthy's--but it has a musical/poetic rhythm to it that is uniquely his own. His ability to create images, plots, and characters that keep the reader riveted is...
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Rated 5 starsA timeless work of art.
Upon watching the film for the first time, I wanted to know more about the characters. The film, although well casted (Pitt,Hopkins,Quin and Ormond),does not do much for the book. The book is a timeless work of art. When reading a book, I tend to feel the pain and suroundings of each chatacter. You can only do this to a point in a film. With the book I was lost in the life, and death of the Ludlow family. It was...
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Rated 5 starsThis is a gut wrenching look at life and living. I love it.
Harrison puts on paper many of the feelings and thoughts that we have all had. Our world is violent and beautiful and dreary all at the same time. He is at times harsh, but always honest with himself and his reader.
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Rated 5 starsBrilliant use of symbolism to represent basic human truths
THis is a classic novela. Among the best I have ever read. Harrison masters symbolism to represent the division of traditional family values and the modern age of the industrial century. By going "over the mountains" the characters are leaving safety. THis anti war book is brilliant. A masterpiece that even a soldier like myself can enjoy.
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