In the Lake of the Woods (Hardcover)

from Maebsly

This is the first Tim O'Brien book I've read and I was really surprised and wonder why I haven't read his books before. It is a well-written, intelligent story. In the Lake of the Woods is about a disgraced politician with a secret in his past whose wife goes missing. A very good premise but what...

from Whisper1

This is a real page turner, creatively beautiful and exquisitely styled. It is an exceedingly unsettling and disturbing tale weaving history and mystery together. John Wade, is a 41 year old Viet Nam veteran whose recently failed Minnesota senatorial bid shatters his facade of success. As a child...

from RoboJonelle

I absolutely loved this novel, from the first page to the last. O'Brien's writing style is very powerful, amazing and sticks with you for a long time after you've finished. The way the book was set up also kept me very intrigued. How he ties in the past with present and what he thinks might has h...

from ericap32

A gripping and suspenseful exploration of wildnerness, boundaries, and illusion -- literal and psychological. There are many questions raised in this book, and really no conclusive answers. If you like your novels straightforward and pat, give this one a wide berth. If you find yourself drawn to ...

from blakefraina

I don't read novels about war. If I am attracted to a book by an interesting cover design and I see the words, "Vietnam War," anywhere on the back cover, I immediately put it down. I found this book at a Goodwill and, despite its subject matter, was intrigued by the plethora of glowing reviews. I...