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I enjoyed the trek and the people along the way. A lot of reviews seemed to think there was too much about Cooper, the dog, "his forever friend". I don't agree. I've loved dogs this much in my own life. It's hard to believe since yesterday, I've had a dog that lived over 50 years ago and wasn't even mine on my mind. I'm a softy. I won't deny it. Story took an unexpected religious turn at the end. Oh, well.

Important character development in this volume. I wonder where it leads? I look forward to Volume 9's release!

I'm loving this old school naturalist's daily entries. I started reading them in December so it's going to be awhile before I finish. In the meantime I've decided to follow his example and record at least one observation of the nature around me in a Field Notes. WDIS = What Did I See Today. It's making me pay attention to things I otherwise wouldn't register. Thank you, Mr. Teale.

I thought it was a very interesting story although probably biased. We will never know the full truth.

This is an emotionally difficult and upsetting read. But I want to know how things turn out for the boy/main character. I don't know how anyone who has experienced war firsthand lives a normal life afterward.

Really enjoying this one!
It’s a page turner.

Only page 8 and I’m captivated.

Started a few days ago and it’s going quickly! I think a person with a “shining” would have to learn to use/control it or go crazy or become an alcoholic or addict. Danny has a tough situation and past.

How can a writer keep a story going and keep it interesting with nothing but conversation , observations AND horrify you on a LONG Walk? Now I think Stephen King can do anything. I'm all in!

I identify with some authors more than others. Authors are people. How could it be otherwise.

I've read the first two. A Perfect Day For Bananafish left me puzzled. I sort of got it but read reviews for my own clarification. Sad. Uncle Wiggily In Connecticut left me sad too. It affected me. At first I felt such dislike for Eloise. Later I had such empathy. Hurt people hurt people. Very well written but can I take seven more stories like this?

I am really disliking the male characters in this book.