The Bridge Of San Luis Rey

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Summary: Who did it?
Review: This was the first time I ever read Thornton Wilder. He is master of the written word. While reading the novel I felt as if I could be reading a dramatic play (rather watching one unfold before my eyes). As the reader you grow very attached to these quirky, eccentric, ordinary individuals. I especially felt deeply for The Marquesa de Montemayor. She is such a tragis woman. I won't go on to say how much I loved the ending, I'd have to give a spoiler and I don;t want to ruin this great read for anyone! Let's just say that I could feel the threat of tears at the back and corners of my eyes. The last 3 sentences, I think, are wonderful and leave the reader thinking. It did for me anyway. It really touched my soul. I had the strong deisre to share those lines with the people around me. I did. Now I suggest you pick up this book and read it and share it with otehrs around you!

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Summary: Was it fate?
Review: Thorton Wilder's "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" tells of the life,times and tragic deaths of five people. The character of Brother Juniper is witness to this catastrophy and decides to find out if it is simply an accident of punishment from god. The detail of the characters and their lives are phenominal and the characters themselves will be imprinted into the back of your mind for days. I would recomend this Pulitzer Prize Novel "The Bridges of San Luis Rey" to anyone who has ever been intrested in Spanish folklore. The reading may be difficult at times due to the translations, but it is well worth the time to go back and reread the passage. Although all the book is not clear you you still get a good grasp of the story.