And in all our excitement over Hailstone Mountain, let’s not forget Troll Valley. David Nilsen posted a flattering review today at Evangelical Outpost.
Part of that is due to Walker’s writing ability. He spends a good chunk of the first third of the book describing life and work on a farm in Minnesota, including extended passages just describing food, without ever losing the reader’s interest. Walker also has the fascinating ability to be witty, even humorous, while dealing with the darker aspects of life and the human condition.
Much appreciated.
It’s good to see a well-written review. I tried to describe Troll Valley to my wife, and it didn’t go well.
“I just read a great book! It’s kind of magical realism, like, um, Like Water for Chocolate, but with Norwegians instead of Mexicans!”
“Oh. I’ll take a look….I guess”
Now that’s funny, I don’t care who you are.