Painted Horses is an excellent read. It is well written and holds your interest through out the whole story. The reader can envision the scenic landscapes and feel the emotions the main character and others are feeling.
Catherine Lemay is a newly graduated archaeologist hired by the Smithsonian Museum. She looking for artifacts in an isolated canyon in Montana before the dam is built. She meets several people that have a major impact on her for the rest of her life. Having had a privileged upbringing, Catherine discovers truths concerning herself, the people she meets and the realities of life. And through all of this is the beautiful wild horses that for centuries have roamed the canyons and mountains of Montana.
Catherine Lemay is a newly graduated archaeologist hired by the Smithsonian Museum. She looking for artifacts in an isolated canyon in Montana before the dam is built. She meets several people that have a major impact on her for the rest of her life. Having had a privileged upbringing, Catherine discovers truths concerning herself, the people she meets and the realities of life. And through all of this is the beautiful wild horses that for centuries have roamed the canyons and mountains of Montana.
I wish I could credit the source for encouraging me to want to read this book. Alas, I have no idea. I'm glad this was an opportunity I didn't overlook. The stunning, artistic dust jacket was a motive.
If you are a logophile, you will love this book. Turning every page I craved to see this story as a movie. Not to replace the text, but to visualize what the author described so well: cultivating archeological digs, traversing rugged, unforgiving canyon terrain, or avoiding an unfortunate encounter while riding through Europe on horseback during WWII.
The lives of the two main characters, alternate between chapters, some with flashbacks. I was pleased this technique was not overused to create this story.
Painted Horses is one of those books that made an impression. I'm confident I'll be recalling portions of the book for a long time.
If you are a logophile, you will love this book. Turning every page I craved to see this story as a movie. Not to replace the text, but to visualize what the author described so well: cultivating archeological digs, traversing rugged, unforgiving canyon terrain, or avoiding an unfortunate encounter while riding through Europe on horseback during WWII.
The lives of the two main characters, alternate between chapters, some with flashbacks. I was pleased this technique was not overused to create this story.
Painted Horses is one of those books that made an impression. I'm confident I'll be recalling portions of the book for a long time.
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