The Song of the Lark Audiobook

" This book follows the story of a talented young women's humble beginnings against the backdrop of the western landscape in a small town where she did not seem to belong. A man's bequeath gave her enough money to go east to further her musical training and eventually to the Metropolitan Opera. It is Willa Cather's most autobiographical book and the story of the challenges even the most gifted can encounter as they try to develop those talents. "

" This was the first novel I had ever read by Cather. I loved it and plan to read more! "

" I really loved this book. It's worth slowing down and reading every word for the descriptions of Colorado and Arizona and the the gems of insights hidden in the middle of nowhere. "

" There's a scene in this one in which the main character goes to the caves of New Mexico to "commune" with ancient spirits and restore her own -- even many years after reading this book, that scene has stuck with me for the way it made me feel the deep wonder of the western parts of this country. That's something I think Cather is good at in general -- this book also throws in complicated characters and ambitions to boot. "

" ooh, not my favorite but i got it. "

" A haunting story. It describes well the artist who gives up their lives for the sake of art. "

" A great heart-warming story and every bit as good as good as "My Antonia" by the same author. "

" A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Woman. Great book. "

" All I have to say is thank goodness it is over, it didn't keep my attention, I didn't really like the main character, and the descriptives bogged down the novel. "

" This book is my anthem. Thea Kronberg is the driven beast I long to be. Dr. Archie is the father every girl wants, and Otto is a dream. "

" I liked this book, but it was so long and I was distracted by other summer pursuits. "

" I really like Willa Cather's books. The Song of the Lark really showcases how each of us is faced with decisions and choices. Thea follows her dreams, but we see along the way what she gives up to do so. The supporting characters really touched me. "

" So nice to read something where people do not sink to today's low standards. This is more like 3 1/2 stars. "

" Oh man. Terrible and disappointing, especially since I've liked every other thing I've read by Willa. "

" I'm liking it, but I've moved on to other books. I hope to finish it someday. "

" Five stars, like all Willa Cather I've read. Not my favorite of hers (Death Comes for the Archbishop has that honor), but Cather is magnificent. "

" This is my all time favorite book. I'm a little obsessed with Willa Cather. "

" A unique plot that is ahead of its time, a strong female main character ahead of her time. But...painfully redundant at times. "

" I'd probably give this 3.5 stars, actually. The first four parts weren't bad (though a bit too descriptive at times), but the last part ("Kronborg") seemed to drag. It was enjoyable, but I probably wouldn't read it again. I read this book for my American Women Writers class. "

" Well written but just didn't hold my interest to the end. "

" Beautiful lyrical, memorable. "

" I reread this for my book group...the lapse of time was so long that I had forgotten much of it...but Willa Cather is always great reading, and here her analysis of genius is captivating. "