Colorful characters, downhome charm
Book clubs will surely love this wonderful novel with quirky characters and warm, witty dialogue. Growing up in the 60's and 70's, we follow Joe through his teens into adulthood with his family and friends as they navigate the waters of love, life, and reality. It will alternatively make you laugh aloud and cry. A very good read - as all of Lorna Landviks' books have been!
Rated of 5
by Julie (Rancho Palos Verdes CA)
A great book for bookclubs!
Having never read a Lorna Landvik book, I wasn't sure what to expect from The View From Mount Joy. What I found was a great book with so many wonderful characters. This would be a fabulous choice for any bookclub due to the complexities of the characters. There would be so much to talk about.
After reading this one, I plan to read more of Lorna Landvik!
Rated of 5
by Catherine (Nashua NH)
The passing of time
I did enjoy this book on what I call the the passing of time from teenager years upto adulthood. This book is definitively not a "thriller" book, no big surpises just life as it goes. My only ciritic is the Kristi character is not a believable one as she turns into a preacher and other "presidential" adventures, does not ring "true" to me. Otherwise, as always, another good book by Mrs. Lorna Landvik
Rated of 5
by Eileen (Drexel Hill PA)
A good View
I would recommend this book to my friends. It is chick lit but the story was good and kept me interested.The story brought up issues about leading a responsible life versus a selfish life.The main character, Joe, was very engaging and fun to follow.
Rated of 5
by Kimberly (Hannibal MO)
Reading Adventure!
What a delightful reading adventure! The journey through Joe's life will trigger a wide range of emotions for the reader--from despair to hope, from fear to triumph, from desolation to joy. Multi-dimensional characters and a plot rich with both ordinary and unique experiences make this Landvik novel an excellent choice for anyone who wants a "good read."
Rated of 5
by Carolyn (Evanston IL)
Enjoyable read
Overall I really enjoyed this book. I found the plot with Kristi a little hard to believe though. Joe was a very likable character and I cared what happened to him from the beginning. This would be a great book club read; there are subjects in the book that would provoke lots if interesting discussion.
Rated of 5
by Deborah (Seattle WA)
Another heartwarming and humorous book by Lorna Landvik
Anyone who has enjoyed Lorna Landvik books in the past will delight in her latest offering. The View From Mount Joy includes Lorna's trademark combination of a heartwarming story mixed with humor. And, as a baby boomer, her depiction of high school life in the 1970's brought back a lot of memories for me.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a well-written story with plenty of substance to it; I think it would be an excellent choice for a book club.
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