Week 7- Entry B

I would highly recommend you to read Peace Like a River. I have never read a book that has such a satisfying ending. With most books and movies, once they are over, I wish there were more. I need a sequel to find out what happens to the characters after the narrative. In this book though, Leif Enger neatly wraps up the plot. He then adds a little bow on the package to satisfy the readers; he explains the characters' futures after their adventures.
I didn't expect Peace Like a River to have such an adventurous plot. The title doesn't depict a crazy trek to South Dakota to find Davy, a fugitive from the law. I was pleasantly surprised to read a book full of action and excitement. Even when the characters are cooped up inside a house the reader gets to read some action through Swede's poems about Sunny's life. After finishing this book, I wonder if this poetry paralleled the narrative. I think if it does, that's very clever.
My only confusion throughout the book was the importance of miracles. The dad seems to be able to connect with God and make special things happen around him. He couldn't do these miracles once he met Roxanna. The narrator, Rube, believes that this is because God traded the miracles for a new mother, Roxanna. I don't know why I think the miracles stopped occurring. The only explanations I can come up with are because the miracles were fantasized in the first place or Ruben's explanation. I'm not partial to either of these ideas.
I wish there were spark notes on this book so I could better understand the themes of this book. If you were to ever have a book club, Peace Like a River would be a perfect book to read. It's interesting enough that people will actually read it and there is a lot to discuss. Even if you aren't in a book club, definitely read this book! I hope you enjoy it!