Bridge of San Luis Rey

Rating:
Summary: Thought-provoking...
Review: Thornton Wilder writes of a tragic bridge accident which takes the lives of 5 people; he then proceeds to delve into the stories of three of these victims. Reading their histories leading up to their inevitable deaths makes one ponder the meaning of fate - was it fate that these five die in this way, at this time? Was it just their time? Why these people? You finish this short read still pondering these questions, and more. Aside from making you think, the book is well-written and enjoyable.