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I really enjoyed Josh Ritter's first novel, and greedily read it late into the night after getting it in the post! I've been a long time fan of his music, and Bright's Passage definitely plays on some familiar themes. Ritter does a great job of capturing the out-of-time sense that PTSD imparts upon those effected by war. The structure of the book also plays on time very successfully, jumping forward and backward in the narrative and mirroring parallel moments in Bright's life. This and the surre
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I was not familiar with Josh Ritter's music before reading this wonderful debut novel. His lyrical talent flows through the pages of this novel at times humorous, at times as intense as a thriller, at times quiet - every word is artful.
Henry Bright returns from WWI with an angel that leads Henry in to questionable situations, a newborn son to care for after the death of his wife, furious in-laws hell bent on revenge.
Highly recommend both music and book! I am looking forward to reading again clos ...more
Henry Bright returns from WWI with an angel that leads Henry in to questionable situations, a newborn son to care for after the death of his wife, furious in-laws hell bent on revenge.
Highly recommend both music and book! I am looking forward to reading again clos ...more
A beautiful compelling debut novel. Concise and incisive writing makes this thought provoking story a pleasure to read and doesn't over dramatise dramatic events. Really enjoyed this first fiction read in a long time.
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Love his music and lyrics. This is just a beautifully written book.
My favourite songwriter has written a novel. I am so looking forward to reading this.
Jun 23, 2011
Amy
marked it as to-read
Mar 08, 2012
Liza
marked it as to-read
