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Jan 15, 2017hvyamville rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is such a beautiful book, brought delightfully to life by Leif Enger through his adept descriptive writing style. While some of the miracles featured early on in the book may seem over-the-top, these miracles no longer seem out of place as the book develops and may perhaps instead leave you yearning for a miracle in your own life. It is mesmerizing how such depth can be conveyed through the "innocent-eye" perspective of Reuben Land. He is merely a witness, leaving us to interpret what he presents. Jeremiah Land tells his family "We and the world, my children, will always be at war. Retreat is impossible. Arm yourselves" (Enger 4). Indeed, his family faces tragedy, evil, and hardship but must overcome these forces. Jeremiah Land is faithful to God, and God to him. Though his family seems to be further broken as the novel progresses, there is still much hope, peace, providence, and healing for this family. This novel explores family, faith, tragedy, redemption, justice, consequences, love, and sacrifices. Work Cited: Enger, Leif. Peace like a River. New York: Grove Press, 2001. Print.