The Spectator Bird - Wallace Stegner

I actually finished this book a few weeks ago, but it's worth mentioning for my first post. This book would only be less-than-excellent when compared to Stegner's other, more widely known novels (Angle of Repose, etc.). Like most of Stegner's work, it's a fine example of careful, engaging writing about the significant and personally applicable experiences of rather ordinary people. While it's not the first Stegner book I would recommend, it's definitely more than worth the time. For those who can't get by on anything less than constant thrills and action-packed pages, however, be sure to steer clear of this one -- unless you're ready to broaden your horizons.

Genre: Fiction/Post-modern Lit