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 Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:06 pm Post subject: The Buffalo Soldier by Chris Bohjalian |
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This is the second of Chris Bohjalian's books that I have read (the first being Midwives), and he is fast becoming one of my all-time favourite authors.
When Laura and Terry Sheldon foster Alfred, the whole of the small Vermont town in which they live seens to be disrupted. Two years ago the Sheldon's twin daughters were drowned in a tragic accident - this incident had already shocked the townspeople - so the introduction of a 10 year old black boy into the family will either bring them together or push them so far apart.
The story is told in many voices, each chapter is narrated by; Laura (foster mum), Terry (foster dad), Alfed (foster child), The Herberts (the old couple over the road who really take to Alfred) or Phoebe (Terry's lover).
This is a story of ordinary people that are easily related to - their stories gently unfold - this is certainly not a fast, action packed story. Each character is given an equal voice and each character adds more and more to the story. The story is about family life and how ordinary people deal with pain and heartache - love and relationships and their hopes for the future.
A really enjoyable read - I'm looking forward to reading much more by this author.
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