A Far Country (Abridged) Audiobook

" A sad, strange little book about terribly poor people in Central America. Depressing even with a tortured happy ending. "

" A sad and claustrophobic tale about love and hope but be warned it is a little depressing "

" Daniel Mason is the most talented young writer of our time. "

" I very, very rarely don't finish a book. I got about halve way and just gave up. The writing style wasn't bad, but the story wasn't that interested, slow paced, and dark. "

" It held a pale light to The Piano Tuner, but was fascinating (if depressing) in its own right. "

" This started out so wonderfully magical and fairytale-like. And then it wasn't wonderful and fairytale-like anymore. :( "

" Sad and hopeful at the same time. "

" I read the Piano Tuner by the same author and found it quite good. This also has its merits and I think I'll read it again sometime. "

" I loved parts of this, but overall it is a very depressing book without much plot or character growth. I listened to it on audio, and was mesmerized by the reader. If I'd actually been reading the book, I probably would have quit after the first few chapters. "

" A melancholy tale whose story is all too familiar through out the world. "

" the story stayed with me after i read it - the book is about a young girl and her difficult life in a poor country (not sure which one). her development throughout the story is fascinating, and also the portrayal of magic/knowledge. somewhat disturbing, but a good book i think. "

" Elegantly written, dreamlike style. "

" Set in an unidentified country. It explores the challenges of emigrating from the country to the city without resources. It's eery, puzzling and fascinating. It really establishes a mood and maintains a tension that I found magnetic. "

" This book reminded me of life in Paraguay. I listened to this while as a police officer. I got it based off its cover. "

" Good true story of adventure, murder and reindeer herding in Alaska. "

" Different - not an easy read, at least for me. "

" Enjoyed this book after quite average reviews. About a girl living from the backlands into the city in search of her brother. I enjoyed it and my only complaint was that that the ending wasn't as strong as I had hoped for. "

" I wish there was a little bit more of a coherent plot with an ending that wasn't so anticlimactic, but the writing was absolutely beautiful. "

" Daniel Mason is the most talented young writer of our time. "

" It held a pale light to The Piano Tuner, but was fascinating (if depressing) in its own right. "

" This seems to be my week to read about poverty. This man captures life from a girl's viewpoint better than most men. The personal female aspects he is unable to visualize apparently, but the story is rich and real. "

" I very, very rarely don't finish a book. I got about halve way and just gave up. The writing style wasn't bad, but the story wasn't that interested, slow paced, and dark. "

" Another beautifully written novel by Daniel Mason, though I admit I did like The Piano Tuner just a tad bit more. "

" Not the knockout that was The Piano Tuner, but Mason still tells a tantalizing tale. His hide-the-ball style kept me guessing to the very last page. "

" Couldn't get thru this one. Sad, slow....just didn't catch me. "

" I liked his book Piano Tuner much more. This was dry and depressing. Still well written though. "

" A melancholy tale whose story is all too familiar through out the world. "