That Distant Land : The Collected Stories

from lauralkeet

Wendell Berry's fiction is set in Port William, Kentucky, a rural community on the Ohio River. Each book includes a map and a family tree, and his novels typically focus on one person or family in that tree. That Distant Land is a collection of short stories featuring some familiar faces, like th...

from m.belljackson

For both "A Consent" and "Down in the Valley," That Distant Land earns a full 5 stars. For the unfortunate emphasis on animal killing - with the loathsome hog butchering and the never-ending hunting - it rates a zero. As well, Berry seems to have little deep connection with his pets or the ones i...

from Steve777

His stories of community, of a life well-lived, of hard work and friendship give one much to ponder about what is valuable in life. His stories of men at the end of life, showing the world from their perspective, reveal a wonder and beauty of the senescent mind.

from larryerick

It is possible this is not my all-time favorite collection of short stories. But if it's not, then it's certainly close enough to be standing on its toes. On several occasions, tears came to my eyes while reading, not from a particular scene's sadness, but from the sheer beauty of the depth of hu...

from Steve777

His stories of community, of a life well-lived, of hard work and friendship give one much to ponder about what is valuable in life. His stories of men at the end of life, showing the world from their perspective, reveal a wonder and beauty of the senescent mind.