Mountain Time: A Novel (Abridged) Audiobook

" This book was pretty good. Lots of it takes place in Montana but I didn't "feel" like it was in Montana like Nicholas' Evans books. I think part of it is that this author, who is a native Montanan and sometimes referred to as a "Western" writer, refuses to just follow the conventions of the Western, including romanticizing the landscape or his characters. His characters have a lot of flaws and are very human, almost TOO human. Romances are messy and don't always make sense, and family life involves a lot of pain (the two main characters are "exhiles" who now live as Seattle yuppies). There is a good sense of humor throughout the book though and it's fun to read. "

" Roots call you home for various reasons and this calling home is about a man from Montana who has to go home because of family reasons. This particular book of Ivan Doig's wasn't as compelling for me as some of his others. "

" I'm still reading Doig trying to find a match to Dancing at the Rascal Fair. Mountain Time does not do it. Doig is always a great writer; his characters have a lot of zest. But this book just plays a zappy tune. "

" This was my first Ivan Doig and I wasn't totally impressed. A fair amount of the conversations and thoughts of the characters didn't ring true. Sounded like a badly scripted movie or something. "

" I have read a number of his books and find them to be hit and miss. This one, for me, just missed - I could not get interested or involved with the characters at all. "

" Currently reading, still like him, but am not as enthralled with the prose as I have been with his earlier novels. "

" He's an institution, but I am yet not impressed. His use of words is nice. But his story is very slow. "

" So so book about main character's relationship with dying father and relationship between two sisters. I got a little tired of the flippancy. Doig weakness is his dialog. His strength is setting. "

" Makes me miss Montana... "

" Although a satisfying read, in my opinion, this was not Doig's best work. I enjoyed the narrative, and the struggle between father and son was classic. However, the story was kind of choppy and left me guessing. Definitely worth reading, but not a good example of Doig's best work. "

" Ok book. Interesting use of language. About Pacific Northwest. "

" Not at all up to his standard "

" Turned out a little better than it began. NOt one of doigs best and I am a big fan. "

" Great book. I read this book on a backpack trip to Lantz Bar on the Salmon River. "

" This story was not as compelling to me as his others but I still found it an enjoyable read. "

" I couldn't finish it. Nothing happened and I didn't care about any of the characters. "

" I had read this book a number of years ago and decided to reread it. I didn't get the same elaton from it the second time around. I think the place you might be in your own life really affects your connection with a book. Still, a great writer. "

" I loved the writing, if you can get excited about sentence structure, this is really well done. The story lines were just ok, the way they were put together on the page made it worthwhile. "

" I just started this book and do think I will enjoy it... not quite as good as The Whistling Season but then again I just started! This book was a nice read. "

" It started slow but I really liked it. This man as a different style that grown on me as I read more of his books. "

" This was the last of my free books... kept my interest enough, but I probably would have enjoyed it more if I was a Montana girl instead of a Massachusetts girl. "

" A book that just stays with you. Set between Montana and Seattle - how can you go wrong. Ivan Doig writes a great and moving story, again. "

" Reading Doig is like drinking from a mountain stream - cold, refreshing, and haunting ("Will I catch giardia?") His writing style is a wonderful change of pace. "

" A story about families taking place in the northwest. Although Mr. Doig doesn't think of himself as a western writer, to me he is, in the best sense "

" Once again, Ivan Doig hits a home run with this story of a family leaving the busy life in Seattle, and going to Montana and time in the Rockie Mountains. Almost makes me want to go camping again! "

" As usual, Ivan Doig's use of language and feel for place is impeccable. Sadly, his plot and characters in this story are less so. I'm glad I read it, but reading all of his books is becoming a bit of a chore. "

" Came to realize I'd already read this book! But it is a good story worthwhile to re-read! "

" I loved the writing, if you can get excited about sentence structure, this is really well done. The story lines were just ok, the way they were put together on the page made it worthwhile. "

" I like the way this author treats his characters, and how the Western landscape becomes one of the characters in the plot. As a rule, I prefer books that move, that have brisk action -- this is not one of those books, but a satisfying read anyway. "

" I'm still reading Doig trying to find a match to Dancing at the Rascal Fair. Mountain Time does not do it. Doig is always a great writer; his characters have a lot of zest. But this book just plays a zappy tune. "

" So so book about main character's relationship with dying father and relationship between two sisters. I got a little tired of the flippancy. Doig weakness is his dialog. His strength is setting. "

" This was the last of my free books... kept my interest enough, but I probably would have enjoyed it more if I was a Montana girl instead of a Massachusetts girl. "

" Interesting character portrayal. I enjoyed the book more as I got to know each character better. Still not one of Doig's best. Karen "

" Once again, Ivan Doig hits a home run with this story of a family leaving the busy life in Seattle, and going to Montana and time in the Rockie Mountains. Almost makes me want to go camping again! "

" Currently reading, still like him, but am not as enthralled with the prose as I have been with his earlier novels. "

" Not Doig's best IMO. The dialogue did not ring true at all. It was all trying too hard. "

" I always enjoy Ivan Doig and this was no exception. A great read and a entertaining story. He's a Montana writer and he's great at capturing the landscapes and the lives of Montana. "

" Doig has a wonderful way with words--like this "all the children in that family rhyme". His books are always a gift to the senses and a love letter to mountains in Montana. "

" Ok book. Interesting use of language. About Pacific Northwest. "

" Turned out a little better than it began. NOt one of doigs best and I am a big fan. "

" Roots call you home for various reasons and this calling home is about a man from Montana who has to go home because of family reasons. This particular book of Ivan Doig's wasn't as compelling for me as some of his others. "

" My friends have raved about this author and this was the only book of his available at the library. His writing style is amazing, but the story only so-so. I'm anxious to try another one of his books. "