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Summary: Thanks for reading my book
Review: Although it was based on the story of my niece, I only used her physical beauty for the main female character. This book took me down paths I thought I'd not crossed. One of the most dificult stories I've written. Your soul will have the wish to wander after reading this book. Enjoy.
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Summary: Not Music to my ears
Review: I expected more from the author of Bridges of Madison County, but I was disappointed. I found the alternating timelines confusing also. I didn't think the Uncle's adventures and thoughts added anything to the story. Someone who listened to this book on tape said they fast forwarded, so did I reading it. There was lots of meandering thoughts and quotes from other writers that I just skimmed over. Didn't particularly dislike this book but can't say it was really good either.
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Summary: Not Music to my ears
Review: I expected more from the author of Bridges of Madison County, but I was disappointed. I found the alternating timelines confusing also. I didn't think the Uncle's adventures and thoughts added anything to the story. Someone who listened to this book on tape said they fast forwarded, so did I reading it. There was lots of meandering thoughts and quotes from other writers that I just skimmed over. Didn't particularly dislike this book but can't say it was really good either.
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Summary: A Nice Flow
Review: I found this book in a bargain bin a few years back and finally got around to reading it only recently. Fortunately, I was glad I did, as it was diversely interesting, different from what I expected, too. No big surprises or stunning twists, but a nice flow all the same. Waller has a style of writing that fits the characters in his story; he writes from the angle of a Texas cowboy or other southern rugged, feral type, raw and unrefined. 'Border Music' is the story of untamed love, of romance initiated on a whim. It is the story of Jack Carmine and Linda Lobo, a drifter in a pickup truck and a sexy barroom dancer, who meet by chance, and decide to take a chance with each other. Sometimes a man will simply be a man, a drifter always a drifter as well; love dwindles and fades, and events become uncontrollable; fate takes control. Life gets on in years and the past appears as a dream. We know, ourselves, how much we'd love to try and grasp it and hold onto it just one more time, but always find it gone forever, leaving only faded memories. Country singer, Bobby McGregor, Jack's close friend, eventually realizes that his memories make him smile and reminisce, as he longs for the good ol' days to re-emerge. Uncle Vaughn Rhomer leaves in search of a dream, too, yearning for the experience himself, in search of his nephew also. Maybe it's Jack who has the right idea, God's freeborn soul, for even though he longs for Linda, his true love, his heart calls on him to constantly wander ... keeping life fresh, free, and unpredictable. Don't look back, Jack Carmine. Though a novel for women also, this is a love story for men, which is somewhat rare.
Waller pulled it off nicely.
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Summary: A story of characters of a type I wish I could say I knew.
Review: I listened to the book on tape as was sorry when it ended. It spoke to me of the type of life I have never lead, never will, and have never known anyone who has. It has all the warmness and loneliness of those who dare to live life free. Colorful characters and acheing love.
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Summary: Achingly, achingly bad
Review: I loved "The Bridges Of Madison County". Read it in one sitting. So I was eagerly looking for other books by the same author, expecting the same quality. But I've been disappointed. I heard this book rather than read it, and found myself fast forwarding through parts of the tapes.
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Summary: A thoughtfull alternative to Bridges.
Review: I read this book before I read Bridges and find it much more inspirational. If you thought Bridges was good, but a little too sappy, you might find Border Music a more adventurous ride. This book is the story of a modern day explorer living his life to the fullest despite the mundane obstacles in today's world. Its the story of the road less traveled. You won't cry while reading Border Music, but you might get a new perspective on life. Bridges might be one of the best all-time romance novels, but if you're looking for a broader look at a great way to lead a life, Border Music is a great choice.
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Summary: A beautiful book.
Review: I'm a devoted fan of Robert James Waller books and am anxiously awaiting a new book - Soon I hope! It's great to read a book where I feel like I'm riding along with the character. I especially enjoyed his Border Music as I had just been to Minnesota and went sight-seeing in all the towns and roads he wrote about. From Minnesota I went through Iowa and Kansas and then down into Eastern Texas to see an ole flame. From Texas I flew to Cabo San Lucas, Baja to visit my daughter, who also loves his books. In so many ways the book was a preview of my trip.! I like the fact he often mentions characters from his other books. I have a folder in my file cabinet of all articles I read about Robert. Also, I have all his books in my library. Keep up the good work, Robert.
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Summary: Border Music was a preview of my travel
Review: I'm a devoted fan of Robert James Waller books and am anxiously awaiting a new book - Soon I hope! It's great to read a book where I feel like I'm riding along with the character. I especially enjoyed his Border Music as I had just been to Minnesota and went sight-seeing in all the towns and roads he wrote about. From Minnesota I went through Iowa and Kansas and then down into Eastern Texas to see an ole flame. From Texas I flew to Cabo San Lucas, Baja to visit my daughter, who also loves his books. In so many ways the book was a preview of my trip.! I like the fact he often mentions characters from his other books. I have a folder in my file cabinet of all articles I read about Robert. Also, I have all his books in my library. Keep up the good work, Robert.
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Summary: No match for Bridges here
Review: My first Waller book was Bridges of Madison County which I read in one sitting. I was hoping Border Music would bring the same depth of character and flowing story line. Instead I found a book running on various time lines and various characters. Instead of these other story lines helping to enlighten the main character Jack Carmine, I just found it all confusing. Out of a 280 page book, I didn't find Waller's theme of "this love isn't going to work out" until about page 200. Sorry, too arduous a journey of reading for me to put my recommendation on it. Go back and read Bridges again.
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