Kennebec Large Print Superior Collection: I Curse the River of Time (Paperback)

from eembooks

The story of Arvid who at age 37 realizes life is not going to be perfect. He's on verge of divorce, his mother probably dying from stomach cancer and he no longer has the political ideals of his youth. At times the narrative a challenge to follow sometimes Arvid is an idealistic 20 year old befr...

from dawnlovesbooks

there's just something about Petterson's writing. He is superb. I wasn't as crazy about the book as i hoped to be and i didn't like it as much as i did 'out stealing horses', still there were moments in the book where you just couldn't help but be awed at Petterson's talent.

from michaelbartley

The main character spends a weekend with his mother. She had just been told that she has cancer. The main character is her son and he has just been told that his wife wants a divorce. He reflects of his life and relationship with both his mother and wife. He is very lost

from oldblack

I really "liked" reading this book. That is to say, I looked forward to reading it - but I believe it contributed significantly to a depressive feeling I developed while reading it. Of course, there were lots of other depressing things happening to me at the time which were much more significant....

from MSarki

There is plenty of compassion in a Per Petterson novel. Even with at least three difficult themes wrapped up into one package. Death, relationships, and the examination of a life too late in the game now to change. This novel was not "fun" to read, but I am glad I read it. Seems I end up liking p...