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Book Review of Gilead

Gilead
Gilead
Author: Marilynne Robinson
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 1


A story written by a third generation preacher for his son to read when grown. Wild grandfather, substantial father and keenly observant son. When you read the part about a town in Kansas digging a tunnel, there is a surprise in store for you. After you read the whole section, tell it to someone and suddenly you will laugh until you just can't keep telling it!!!! It didn't really strike me as that funny until I told it. Amazingly funny story. This book is a real delight! Tender, strange, acute observations, odd people, and it will make you want to know more of the history of people like John Brown. I can't wait to finish it to give it to my pastor. He will absolutely love it!!!! Although, my son and grandson are likely to ask for it since I told them about the tunneling. The tower of babel in reverse, I'd say.
You won't be sorry you got this one!