The Whistling Season
by Ivan Doig
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Book Reviews of The Whistling Season
Book Review: Heartwarming Delight!
Summary: 5 Stars
Ivan Doig's heartwarming tale of growing up in rural Montana is a total delight! The author's beautiful prose captured me from the first paragraph. The charming family - widowed father raising three sons and then the introduction of a housekeeper, Rose Llewellyn and her brother, Morris Morgan sets the stage. A one-room school centers this book emphasizing the importance of education and quality teachers. Who would not want a teacher such as Morris Morgan who recognizes each child's gifts and inspires his students with creative instruction? Ivan Doig is a new author to my reading list. Glad to have found him now!Book Review: Wonderful Story....Beautiful Writing
Summary: 5 Stars
Ivan Doig, a Montana writer, is one of my favorite writers. His descriptions of Montana, makes the reader "see" the beautiful state.
This family story is one of courage, intellect, and adventure. Teachers I have loaned my copy, think it is a great book. Although the days of the one room schools are gone, we know the impact on education in Montana and other places of the their contributions to our society.
I would suggest teachers, parents and students read THE WHISTLING SEASON.
I have read Doig's other books, but this one is my favorite.
Book Review: Book Club Selection
Summary: 4 Stars
This book was one of those that I wouldn't have chosen to read on my own, but I'm glad I read. I joined the book club to read books that are out of my usual selection list. The writing sometimes threw me. He tends to write sentences that aren't really sentences. But I really liked the vivid picture he paints of the time and place. Like the characters a lot. The plot line telegraphed itself very early on. Lots of points for club discussion. It rated a 4.5 out of 5 from the club.Book Review: Well worth reading
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is told from the perspective of Paul as an adult, looking back on his youth growing up in Marias Coulee and attending a one-room schoolhouse. The plot ambles along, rather than charges, but the characters come to life and the story is well written. If you're a person who appreciates a well-worded and clever phrase, you will love this book because it's chock full of them. This book felt like an antidote to the crazy, overbooked, super-speed pace of my life.Book Review: Pure Pleasure and Amazing Story Telling
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read the reviews and concur with all of the praise. Ignore the few low rated reviews! This book does have everything ~ heart, humor, plot, interest, and so on. It is beautifully written and each sentence and character developed into a plot that unfolds like a rich velvet blanket.