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Our Lady of the Forest by David Guterson (2003, Hardcover)

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From the best-selling author ofSnow Falling on Cedars-an emotionally charged, provocative new novel about a teenage girl who claims to see the Virgin Mary. Ann Holmes seems an unlikely candidate for revelation. A sixteen-year-old runaway, she is an itinerant mushroom picker who lives in a tent. But on a November afternoon, in the foggy woods of North Fork, Washington, the Virgin comes to her, clear as day. Father Collins-a young priest new to North Fork-finds Ann disturbingly alluring. But it is up to him to evaluate-impartially-the veracity of Ann's sightings: Are they delusions, or a true calling to God? As word spreads and thousands, including the press, converge upon the town, Carolyn Greer, a smart-talking fellow mushroomer, becomes Ann's disciple of sorts, as well as her impromptu publicity manager. And Tom Cross, an embittered logger who's been out of work since his son was paralyzed in a terrible accident, finds in Ann's visions a last chance for redemption for both himself and his son. As Father Collins searches his own soul and Ann's, as Carolyn struggles with her less than admirable intentions, as Tom alternates between despair and hope,Our Lady of the Foresttells a suspenseful, often wryly humorous, and deeply involving story of faith at a contemporary crossroads.

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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0375412115
ISBN-13
9780375412110
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2437145

Product Key Features

Book Title
Our Lady of the Forest
Author
David Guterson
Format
Book, Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Psychological, General
Publication Year
2003
Genre
Fiction

Dimensions

Item Length
9.5in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
6.5in
Weight
23.7 Oz
Item Weight
23.7 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ps3557.U846o94 2003
Publication Date
2003-09-30
Reviews
"This is Guterson's best book." Chicago Sun-Times "Another virtuoso performance from David Guterson . . . Gripping . . . Marks an expansion of his vision . . . Transporting . . . Balances on the tension between belief and despair without ever losing its sense of mystery." L.A. Times Book Review "Spellbinding . . . Mesmerizing . . . Brilliantly conceived . . . A marvelous and affecting spectacle, both timeless and contemporary, that makes for electric reading." Seattle Times "Explores a complex and challenging set of questions without a hint of condescension . . . The dimensions of this compelling novel are catholic in the larger sense." Christian Science Monitor "An intense and affecting journey of faith, miracle and humanity." Denver Post "Blends some of the appeal of Stephen King's uncanny tales . . . and John Updike's fables . . . Thoroughly absorbing . . . Guterson writes virtuoso dialogue." Seattle Weekly "Magnificent . . . Reading it, I kept putting [Guterson] in the best possible literary company . . . I was in a state of elation while I was reading . . . A marvelous book, in every sense." Jonathan Raban "An intense, gripping read . . . Finely etched characters, the most intriguing and fully realized cast in any Guterson novel . . . Should resonate with many readers searching for belief in the post-9/11 world." Seattle Post-Intelligencer "Surely one of this year's best novels . . . Outstanding . . . [Displays] heart, compassion, and a willingness to tackle the most fundamental, and insolvable questions of faith, belief, and personal responsibility." Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Copyright Date
2003
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2002-043322
Dewey Decimal
Fic, 813/.54
Dewey Edition
21
Number of Pages
336 Pages

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3 out of 5 stars
by XMAPVn-rQdy@Del...Nov 15, 2005
Is it sacrilegious?
Ann Holmes, the protagonist, is an itinerant mushroom picker who sees visions of The Virgin Mary. Portrayed as an everyday sinner, she is instructed to build a church in the middle of the forest, and as a result of her visions, a cult following develops that helps bring money into the nearby town that was dying as a result of the recent logging recession. As in "Snow Falling On Cedars," Guterson's perception of the real person is both interesting and insightful. Not only is Ann's character intriguing, but several others within the story are as well. Guterson's revelations about human tribulations alone make this book worth reading. However, Guterson may have crossed the line by choosing to illustrate his perception into the human emotion using the religious background that he chose. His depiction of the Mary-following cult suggests to the reader that "most" Catholics are eager to follow the newest development without thought of the true faith meaning. A counterbalance to this idea is completely missing in this book. With the exception of the drug-taking antagonist, none of Guterson's characters have a deeply-rooted faith in anything greater than the natural. Even the priest struggles within himself. Holding Guterson to the high standard that he set for himself with "Snow Falling On Cedars" and his collection of short stories, "The Country Ahead of Us, the Country Behind," "Our Lady of the Forest" does not hold up. At the risk of being overly sensitive, Guterson appears to be jabbing at people of faith in a most subtle manner. Although this is a personal opinion, the book was a valuable read, and each person must form his own opinion about Guterson's analysis of the faith of everyday people.Read full review
3 out of 5 stars
by GPn92HT_SA-@Del...Apr 13, 2006
Our Lady of the Forest Is Surprising
Because I am a devout Roman Catholic, I was given this book as a birthday gift. It was well written with a very intriguing story, however, I found the sexual undertones and the drug use in this book to be quite offensive. The cover photo and name of the book may lead the purchaser to think that it is more of a spiritual read when it is actually something quite different. The book casts more doubt than anything, but still leaves a hint of mystery at the end. After I read it, I gave it away, but not to my usual Catholic Charities thrift shop. I was afraid that some poor misguided soul would buy it, take it home and read it, and have a heart attack.

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