Eventide Audiobook

" Several of the same characters from Plainsong. Enjoyed this one equally well. "

" Another lovely book by Haruf. I finished Plainsong and wanted nothing more than to find out what else happened in the lives of the characters, so finding out that Eventide existed made me so happy. Eventide didn't disappoint and continued Haruf's lovely writing style and characters. The character's aren't perfect, but they're realistic and alive. "

" Loved eveything about this book too "

" This is an amazing book about people doing life and how their lives intertwine. Although it is not as upbeat as Plainsong, this seems to make it more real. "

" This book blew me away. It's a quiet story, ultimately, about a handful of characters in a small town -- but it was so affecting. Messed up my own writing, because I started wanting to make every sentence and beat like a Kent Haruf sentence or beat. Still trying to get over that -- or at least not be so obvious about it ;-) "

" A sweet tale where everything seems to happen between the lines .. it has you rooting for the happiness of these small town folks whose seemingly simplistic lives are the front for a complex set of emotions "

" Kent Haruf has a way of telling a story about mundane events that make them very readable. I'm interested enough to read the first book about these characters called "Plainsong" "

" Eventide is the 2nd in this pair, and is not quite as gratifying as the first. Still a beautiful novel. "

" Did not like the sequel as well- this left me with more questions then the first one. I liked the ending of Plainsong and didn't think there needed to be a sequel. I missed some of the characters from the first one. "

" A perfect follow-up to Plainsong. A very moving conclusion to a heart-felt journey. "

" Good, but. . . not Plainsong. "

" Excellent, I wholeheartedly recommend anything by Kent Haruf. "

" a truly elegant book. It doesn't beat you over the head with details, but let's you observe the characters, their lives and feelings, like you are looking into their backyard. I read it in one sitting, then had to processed the whole thing. "

" Continuation of Plain Song which I loved. Not quite as engaging but still a very nice read for me. "

" it's the simple, lyrical prose that pushes the book. we all, even those living what seem to be plain lives, have problems, and Haruf artfully shows how people deal. "

" I couldn't put it down! I didn't want it to end! "

" Liked it alot, but I liked Plainsong better. "

" Haruf is a master at creating characters that are so real I could almost reach out and touch them. The dialog so true that I could almost believe I was that fly on the wall. His themes of family and struggle are thought-provoking. "

" Yet another wondrous book written about Holt, Colorado by Haruf. Such wonderful stories and descriptions and character development. I love this author and his works. "

" A follow-up to Plainsong--some of the same characters and lots of love and caring expressed. Lots of humor as well as lots of pathos in this one. Easy to read! "

" Start with Plainsong and then read this. They are both excellent. There is some real sadness in both stories, but neither is unrelentingly sad and both end on good and happy, yet not sappy, notes. "

" I loved this book. I loved all the characters, and it was very well written. It looks kind of iffy from the cover, but it is good. "

" Good. Sequel to Plainsong. Sep 06. LP -- Good. "

" Great story another good read from this author. "

" its been a long time since I read a book so quickly. The characters and story of Haruf's books are so real, I didn't want the book to end. Definitely read Plainsong first though--this book can stand alone, but I think you get more out of it if you already know the main characters. "

" did not like this as much as "Plainsong"...very depressing. Too much of a downer for me these days. "

" This is my first Kent Haruf book, and it did'nt feel like a sequel. Beautifully written, with simple prose and believeable characters. "

" I just randomly picked this book up. I don't know anything about it, but the first chapter was good. "

" Taking another turn at this because I like it so much. "

" One of my very favorite contemporary writers... Haruf, Lahiri, Saramago, and McCarthy. His writing is so simple and perfect. "

" This was a little slow at the beginning. I finaly got into it - overall, the book was pretty depressing and sad. I didn't really like the writing style - it seemed impersonal for this type of story. I read Plainsong and recall liking it a bit more... not sure I'll read any more books by Haruf. "

" The follow up to Plainsong. This story attempts to move forward, but I feel it falls short. The introduction of new characters doesn't necessarily go over well - but the continuing saga of the McPheron brothers and Victoria is so perfect. That kept me reading. "

" Slow paced sad tale of small town middle america. Had lots of good reviews, but I did not find that it went anywhere. "

" Kent Haruf has a way of telling a story about mundane events that make them very readable. I'm interested enough to read the first book about these characters called "Plainsong" "

" I'm glad I read this follow-up to Plainsong. I enjoyed expanding on what became of some of the characters I had grown attached to in the first novel. "

" harshness balanced with genuine tenderness. describing several lives loosely woven together, each troubled and each trouble resolved to a greater or lesser degree. "