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Summary: Plainsong wasn't exactly "Plain"
Review: Our senior English class was assigned to read Kent Haruf's, Plainsong. At this moment I am about 50 pages from finishing the book, but what I have read is excellent. Out of all the books that my teachers have assigned, I enjoyed this the most. It's exciting and the different senerios make you wonder just what's going to happen next. For an example, Ike and Bobby's parents getting a divorce, it makes you think, are they going to get back together? And what will happen to Victoria when she has her baby? The book was detailed throughout. It made you feel like you could be part of it , or be standing there watching everything that is going on. This book was just amazing, I thouroughly enjoyed it.
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Summary: Plainsong Review
Review: I am a senior in a highschool, and I'm reading this book for a class. Personally I wouldn't recommend this book, for it's pointless and dull. The book drudges on page after page in a small town setting where ordinary life is the key. There is nothing in this book that is remotely interesting, no humor, no plot, and if there is a plot it is extremely sketchy, or just so ordinary it's hardly noticeable. To me this book is not even well written, which makes it dull and not a good book.
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Summary: "Dont Judge a Book by it's Cover"
Review: "Dont Judge a book by it's cover" is an excellant way to describe the book Plainsong. This book captured my attention and curiosity. It took me and my emotions on a "roller coaster ride." This book captures the innocence of life, as well as the troubles, it doesn't try to hide anything. When reading this book you can't help but find yourself pondering what you would do in this particular situation,and asking yourself what would you have done differently? Personally I loved this book! It is not often that you can find a book that captures all of your emotions, and then just when you think you've had all that you can, it adds another twist. I would reccommend this book to anyone who has ever lived, or dreamed of living "the simple life."
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Summary: quality book
Review: I'm a senior in high school and I am reading Plainsong for my contemerary literature class. So far I'm only about half way through the novel, but so far it is pretty good. I especially like the diverse characters. They're easy to relate to and the way Kent Haruf describes their situations is amazing. I also enjoy that the author does'nt complicate his writing like some other authors. It is simple, quick read, but it has lots of depth. So far, Plainsong is a very well written book and I look forward to finishing it.
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Summary: Plainsong Review
Review: I am a 17 year old senior in high school, and I read the book Plainsong for my english class. At first I found the book very confusing and I had a hard time staying interested in it. However, once I got farther into the book I began to really enjoy it. It was confusing at first because there was a variety of different characters that didn't seem to be connected in any way, and in each chapter you were reading about a different character. But once the book gets going you begin to see the connections of the characters, and you start to realize that you or someone you know is or has been in a situation like the one that you are reading about. The characters' stories are very relatable. For instance, there is a pregnant teenage girl, two young boys without a mother, a divorced teacher, and two lonely old men. Amazingly enough the author is able to bring all of these characters together, and draw the reader in to the point where you can feel like you are directly involved. I enjoyed this book, and I would recommend it to anybody, young or old. Just remember that it starts out kind of slow, so if you have to get into a book right away, this one's not for you.
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Summary: Super Duper Fantastic
Review: I am a senior in high school and am reading Plainsong for my contemporary literature class. I really enjoy reading this book and would recommend it to everyone, not only is this book an easy read it goes by very quick. Part of that is dew to the way the book is divided up into chapters based on the characters. You finish a chapter about one character and then start on the next characters chapter and you want to get through that chapter just to see what happens next. This book deals with everyday life and that keeps me interested. Most people know someone that they can compare the characters in the book to and that makes it very interesting. Another reason I really enjoyed the book is because I personally know the author, Kent Haruf. He is a great guy who likes to write on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Thanks,
Jim Bob
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Summary: Plainsong
Review: I am 18 years old, a senior in high school. We are reading this book for our Contemperary Literature class. This book has a very uniqueness to it. Kent Haruf has put different chapters of people and all have a different story. This a very quick and easy read. I like this book because it is told differently than the past books I have read. This book is place near where I live and I understand the story very well. Overall, I would recommend this book to all students who don't like to read a lot since it is easy and quick.
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Summary: My Thought
Review: I feel that this book was intersting and it was also confusing to me. I like that the book moves to different storys, but that was what made it hard for me to understand. I really like the story about Ike and Bobby how they have a news paper job and how their parents are in the postion that they're in. Victoria Roubideaux was different in how she was ask to go and live with to older men. If it was me and I did not now the two old men I don't think that I would really wont to stay, but that is just what I think. All in all I think that this book was very intersting.
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Summary: Plainsong
Review: I am a 17 year old senior that read Plainsong by Kent Haruf for my Contemperary English class. Plainsong overall was a good book; it's not a very hard book so it was a quick read. Kent Haruf portrayed different characters in very different situations in the small town of Holt, Colorado. Even though these people went through very different things they were all binded together by the simple fact that life is not all roses. Not necessarily going through anything the characters have, I could relate to some of the feelings and thoughts of the characters. In the book, Plainsong, it is divided to where the chapters each portray one or two of the (about) eight characters. At first it was kind of confusing to follow but as you get deeper into the book, it all comes together. All the characters come together at the end of the book and all can relate somehow. I would definitely reccomend the book because it's a simple book of extrodinary things that happens in a few people's lives in the small town of Holt, Colorado.
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Summary: This is why --
Review: I've often been asked why I read. It's a high-tech world, there are other options with Internet accessibility, and films and television should feed my need to be informed and entertained, right? Kent Haruf's well-chosen, intense prose is what I need to feed my spirit and my need to read. I was given this book by a friend who knows I like quirky characters. Strange, but the characters contained within aren't odd, but familiar, comforting and real. Most real to me are the two bachelor brothers - true people, them. I've met them, watched my father work side by side with them, and cooked and served to them. I think every small community has a pair of these brothers - kind, strong, loving, but closeted. This is a truly a beautiful addition to my collection of minimalist fiction. The beauty of the description, after all, is the lack of it.
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