East of the Mountains
by David Guterson
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Author: David GutersonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown)
Published: 2000-05-08
ISBN: 0747545081
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Book Review: A JOURNEY INTO THE MOUNTAINS
Summary: 3 Stars
"East of the Mountains" is a work of fiction about a retired heart specialist who has just learned he has terminal colon cancer. As a doctor, he knows better than anyone what lies ahead - the pain, sickness, loss of muscle co-ordination, loss of bodily functions - not a pleasant way to go. So, he has planned his last journey, a trip to the mountain with his two dogs. The sad part is, he takes his rifle with him and does not plan to return.
The book is certainly one that makes the reader stop and contemplate what they have accomplished in their own life; however, the reason the book received only three stars, was the writing style. At times, the book was long and drawn out. When these lapses occurred, it was as if time stood still and the book never went anywhere. Perhaps, it is just his unique writing style, but I also found this true with one of his other books, "Snow Falling on Cedars." They both contained interesting subject matter, but were told in such a laid-back manner it lacked any real emotion. As the book unfolds, it is quite obvious "the journey will, indeed, have a return ticket." To sum it up, the plot was interesting; the writing style was not.
Summary of East of the Mountains
From the author of THE COUNTRY AHEAD OF US and SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS, a tale about Dr Ben Givens, who, after becoming ill, leaves his home in Seattle, never intending to return. Ben embarks on a journey past snow-covered mountains to a place of canyons, sagelands and orchards where he intends to commit suicide, but it doesn't all go to plan.General Books
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