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May 13, 2014Citizenofthecosmos rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I'd seen Kent Haruf's books on the NY Times bestseller list over the decades so when I saw a copy of his most recent book, Benediction, on the library shelf I decided to give it a try. After finishing it, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Plainsong and Eventide! This trilogy of his is moving, haunting, and hopeful. It is a testament to the human spirit and all that is good in "ordinary people" living "ordinary lives". Haruf's setting of Holt, Colorado, and the interplay among his characters reminds me a little of Wendell Berry's novels set in the town of Port William Kentucky, which I also love.