Two Medicine Country: Work Song (Paperback)

from ZachMontana

I preface this with the fact that I am a diehard Ivan Doig fan and read everything he writes and enjoy all his work. This book was enjoyable, different, good semi-history of Butte set in 1919. It wasn't my favorite Doig book and was slow and not compelling to read in places, but Doig does well wi...

from KAzevedo

I imagine that Ivan Doig must be a kind, warm and humorous man. Certainly his stories have great warmth and humor and he treats his characters kindly, even those with somewhat poor morals and behaviour. This story is no exception. It continues with another episode in the life of Morrie, the wonde...

from Esta1923

Early Reviewers Work Song by Ivan Doig [The cover mentions that Doig is author of "The Whistling Season." Both novels put readers in touch with Morrie Morris, a man of charm, talent and complicated background, who is said to suffer from Pernicious Bachlorhood.] Butte, Montana is dominated by the ...

from sbsolter

I love Ivan Doig for his writing and his powerful ability to evoke character and place. In that respect, Work Song is no exception: it features a strong cast of interesting and well-portrayed characters, and the setting of 1919 Butte, Montana, serves almost as another character. However, similar ...

from Jeanomario

I had heard of Ivan Doig, but have not read him until now. I love his unique use of language and found the book immediately appealing. His descriptions are thorough and vivid without being verbose. The story moves along, tricking the reader into thinking you know Morrie's secret past when no one ...