Having recently read and loved Peace Like a River, I was nervous to read Virgil Wander ... what if I didn't enjoy it as much as Peace? I'm happy (and relieved) to report that I thoroughly enjoyed Leif Enger's first novel in 10 years.
The title character of Virgil Wander is the city clerk and operator of the movie theater in a small town in northern Minnesota. As the story unfolds, he has just survived a near-death experience, and readers accompany him in the weeks and months following as he re-evaluates his life. Along the way, we meet a large cast of memorable and flawed characters, fellow residents of Greenstone.
This novel is filled with so many well-crafted phrases, some beautiful, some humorous. My only regret with listening to the audiobook was the inability to capture such phrases when I listened while driving.
I enjoy character-driven novels, and this one was a delight. Thank you for an excellent reading experience, Mr. Enger.
The title character of Virgil Wander is the city clerk and operator of the movie theater in a small town in northern Minnesota. As the story unfolds, he has just survived a near-death experience, and readers accompany him in the weeks and months following as he re-evaluates his life. Along the way, we meet a large cast of memorable and flawed characters, fellow residents of Greenstone.
This novel is filled with so many well-crafted phrases, some beautiful, some humorous. My only regret with listening to the audiobook was the inability to capture such phrases when I listened while driving.
I enjoy character-driven novels, and this one was a delight. Thank you for an excellent reading experience, Mr. Enger.
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