Long Way Gone is Charles Martin's newest book. It is the story of Cooper O'Connor, a gifted musician and a prodigal. Cooper is 18 when he leaves his father behind and goes to Nashville with hopes to make it big. Nothing turns out as he planned. The day he meets Daley Cross is the day his life changes, though that too, is temporary. This is a compelling story told from Cooper's point of view more than twenty years after the day he left home. The characters are well developed and seem like real people. The story of how difficult it is for a prodigal to go home was portrayed realistically. I did not enjoy this book as much as I did Water From My Heart, also by Martin, but it is worthwhile read and would be a good book club choice.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Long Way Gone
Long Way Gone is Charles Martin's newest book. It is the story of Cooper O'Connor, a gifted musician and a prodigal. Cooper is 18 when he leaves his father behind and goes to Nashville with hopes to make it big. Nothing turns out as he planned. The day he meets Daley Cross is the day his life changes, though that too, is temporary. This is a compelling story told from Cooper's point of view more than twenty years after the day he left home. The characters are well developed and seem like real people. The story of how difficult it is for a prodigal to go home was portrayed realistically. I did not enjoy this book as much as I did Water From My Heart, also by Martin, but it is worthwhile read and would be a good book club choice.
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