The Master Butchers Singing Club Audiobook

" my favorite of this author, and she is a fav of mine. "

" Louise Erdrich has written an historical, beautifull and often sad story that takes place from WWI to WWII. Her characters are strong and believable. I loved that the story had a few twists and turns, but especially that suprise ending. "

" Louise Erdrich is an acquired taste, with her oddball characters, and stranger than usual plots, but i enjoyed this story of Fidelis, who comes home to the Great Plains to marry his dead friend's fiancee. The story is filled with love and death, as many of the best stories are, and the twists and turns of this story kept me turning the pages. "

" Explores different territory from Erdrich's other books but with the same realistic and unique characters that characterize her other works. "

" Erdich turns her splendid writing talents towards her German heritage in crafting this tale. Family, loss, generational issues, the impact of war, and the difficulties of an immigrant all are themes throughout the book. "

" Very interesting. Good read! "

" I really enjoyed this book. This is the first Louise Eldrich book that I've read, and I will certainly check out some her other books. The era of WWI and WWII is always fascinating to me. I thought this was a seamlessly written book and really highlighted the intricacies of families, tragedies, and the emotional costs of war. I also enjoyed that the writing wasn't overdone or too heavy handed. I'd recommend this book. "

" This is an emotionally complex novel. The characters are unique and multifaceted, the story a perfect weaving of plots. "

" Not my favorite Erdrich book but still good. "

" Another great novel from Louise Erdrich. "

" Amazing! So many layers, so many perspectives, so many feelings, twists and turns . . . and the ending! Oh, the ending! READ THIS BOOK!!! "

" This book was good. Not what I'd call a page-turner, but definitely good. "

" This book, loosely patterned after Erdrich's grandfather and therefore her German heritage is somewhat of a departure from her Native American stories. The writing was excellent but I prefer her earlier works. "

" A powerful story of people, their times and the worlds they inhabit. I read this avidly, because Delphine's experiencees were so odd and compelling. Erdrich never really gives us clear, so Iended up jumping to conclusions before they were stated -a bit differant for me. "

" Artfully written, as all Louise Erdrich books are with interesting characters. "

" not something i would think would be a good story, but it was "

" The vivid imagery in this story shows that Louise Erdrich is a master of language and an amazing story teller. "

" A great story by a great author. "

" Absolutely adored this book - it had been sitting on my shelf for several years. Why did it take me so long? "

" This was slow to get into, but once I made it through the first quarter I enjoyed it (although it was still a little slow). Then the ending made me gasp out loud. Overall, a different and enjoyable story. "

" This one goes on my favorite shelf. Beautifully written. It's a long time since I've enjoyed a read this much - probably since The Book Thief. I'll be checking out her other work. "

" Kinda pales in comparison to Love Medicine (they all do), but still very readable. "

" I will be going to this play at the Guthrie so I am rereading the book. Love it again! I cannot say enough about her prose and her ability to create fascinating characters. Not so in love with the play, but I am going to see it for a second time. "

" Poignant, sad, redemptive...all in all, beautifully written and compelling. Sad that I missed the production of this at the Guthrie a few years ago. "

" A truly f-ed up book... very cool. It's enthralling and odd and very enjoyable. "

" Reading for the second time (for my book club) and enjoying it as much as the first time. "

" Post WWI story ending post-WWII about German immigrants to the mid-west. Love, tragedy and hardship of life for hardworking families. "

" The uniqueness of characters kept me reading, but it wouldn't be a book I'd recommend. "

" Interesting look at the journey of an immigrant and life in the west - so many characters and yet, no opportunity to really connect with one. "

" Loved the characters, loved the telling of the tale, all around good read. "

" I really enjoy this author's work...and as she grew up in Little Falls, Minnesota and knows a lot about the Native American experience in that area, I feel even more connected to her work...she is becoming recognized for her work as well these past few years. "

" The author weaves an intricate tale,but I got bogged down in the details. "

" Erdrich always has a story I find interesting. Despite my belief that she took the story away from her main character and followed some predictable plot developments, I found it a good tale. "

" Read this and went to the Guthrie's production with my good book club friends! Great story, well crafted. "

" First thing I've ever read by Erdrich and what a great one to start with. "

" Really liked this "American immigrant" story...wonderful, probable and seemingly improbable, characters fill the pages. "

" I would love to have seen Marsha Norman's stage adaptation of this book. Great storytelling! "