Disappearances: A Novel

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Summary: A beautiful and uplifting book
Review: I first read this book in college in 1987, and go back to it every few years when I need to be reminded how wonderful life is. It is beautifully written, incredibly funny and very, very moving. I don't know why this book isn't more widely read, it certainly deserves to be.

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Summary: A wonderful tale of bygone northern New England
Review: I read this novel every few years. It is a metaphor for life. I read it in college in the area where the story takes place. What did I like best? Whiskey-running, demon chasing adventure. Absurd tall tales blending with natural history and American history. Intrigue. Rogue trickter mythology in rural Vermont in the 1920's.

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Summary: A beautiful and uplifting book
Review: I was astounded with the quality of the prose and the imagination of the story. If you have children the end of the story will move your heart. The ghosts of the past coalece into reality in the subtle and understated way that makes this writing so good. It is a privilige to find this little known book.

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Summary: Almost indescribable
Review: I was recommended this book by a friend while climbing Worcester Mountain near Middlesex, Vermont. I grabbed it just before a solo overnight on a section of the Long Trail. The only copy the store had was an autographed (for cover price), but the owner assured me that Mr. Mosher would appreciate my stuffing the book into my pack for a hike in the Green Mountains. I trusted the person who recommended the book, but was not prepared for how good it is.
One part Beat, one part magical realsim, one part historical fiction. All this (and more) combined with an engaging writing style that keeps the pages turning. More than any other book, I felt completly satisfied at the end. Every word sits gently in my memory, so that I won't need to re-read it for a while. It now sits on the shelf in the company of 'The Dharma Bums' and 'Sometimes a Great Notion'.

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Summary: If you liked The Shippiong News, you'll love Disappearances
Review: If Steven Spielberg wants a REAL challenge, make this book into a movie. It's as inventive as Cuckoo's Nest and a lot more fun. I don't know why more people haven't heard about it. Mosher's later works don't quite measure up, but this is a beauty.

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Summary: One of My All Time Favorites!
Review: This is an absolute must for anyone wanting to experience the old North East Kingdom feel. Having lived in the Kingdom myself I could relate to the way of life expressed even though the book was placed many years before me. Also having met Mr. Mosher it lends a peaceful tone that is not matched anywhere in the world. Any of his other writings are well worth the time taken to read them. It was a pleasure to be able to shake his hand and thank him for the beautiful treasure he had blessed us with.