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THE MASTER BUTCHERS SINGING CLUB
This superb novel by Louise Erdrich is one I find difficult to put down. Here is a brief description taken from the back cover:
"Having survived World War I, Fidelis Waldvogel returns to his quiet German village and marries the pregnant widow of his best friend, killed in action. With a suitcase full of sausages and a master butcher's precious knife set, Fidelis sets out for America. In Argus, North Dakota, he builds a business, a home for his family---which includes Eva and four sons---and a singing club consisting of the best voices in town. When the Old World meets the New---in the person of Delphine Watzka---the great adventure of Fidelis's life begins. Delphine meets Eva and is enchanted. She meets Fidelis, and the ground trembles. These momentous encounters will determine the course of Delphine's life, and the trajectory of this brilliant novel"
Erdrich is a master storyteller. Enjoy!
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Permalink Reply by rapa on
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Finished this last night. It was a fabulous read! It's one of those books that you hate to see end. I did think the ending was a bit rushed although it did tie up some questions. The "Singing Club" has very little to do with the story. Delphine is the main character in this story. I disagree that the ground trembled when she met Fidelis! Delphine was the stablizing factor in the story. This book would be terrific for a F2F book discussion. The book was published in 2003 and should be available in libraries. Anyone else read this riveting story?
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Permalink Reply by Eaglewoman on
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I just got this book on the B&N daiy deal last week haven't got around to read it yet.
Have to get my book club reads done, for this month at one we are reading Broken by lisa Jones and The Time Travelers wife. Next month we have The Paris wife by Paula McLain and The Story of Edgar Sawtella
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