Dances with trout by John Gierach. Simon and Shuster, 1994 Autobiographical novel
This book is a very simple set up. IT is all about mainly fishing and some hunting. John Gierach is the main character and he tells the reader about his voyages all around fishing streams and woods. John goes to places like Alaska for ice fishing and places like Colorado for fly-fishing. He usually voyages with a couple of friends but not all the time. He has a passion for hunting and fishing. The setting is always a beautiful outdoor setting. John loves the outdoors and loves to observe it. He is faced with a task of getting a state record in Colorado for the biggest rainbow trout.
"I find myself reaching for Gierach when i can't get to the river" -Tom Mcguane the book jacket reads
John Gierach uses thick description of the setting to engage the reader and allow the reader to feel what he is feeling. The book is all about setting. The setting is described each chapter because each chapter is a new adventure or a new topic. He seems to write the same as Charlie Moore except less enthusiasm in his writing. He is not faced with many conflicts throughout the book except catching a record fish. He does not complete his task but has a great time trying.
"For a couple of days there i was even hesitent to criticize people, tending to say either nice things or nothing at all, as in "Oh, i don't think he's incompitent,he's probably just in the wrong line of work" It wore off eventually, but for a week or so I was actually acting like a gentlemen. (65)
Personally i Loved the book. I love fishing therefore anything to do with fishing i will most likely like. It was not so exciting which disappointed me but it had a lot of tips and techniques throughout the book which helped me a good amount for when i fly fish. The book made me cheerful when i was already cheerful. Fishing is such a happy topic. When i came across the few hunting chapters i just read those quickly not paying attention to what was going on but when fishing came up i read it carefully over and over again making sure i knew what was going on.It was a very well written book and i loved it. THE END
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1. The reviewer's overall impression of the book is that he loved it and it was very interesting and it really helped him out.
ReplyDelete2. He noticed that the writer would always vividly describe the setting.
3. He did pick an interesting passage because it shows you the mood of the story and the attitude of the author.
4. I have not read a book like this before.
5. I would not consider reading this book as I am not interested in fishing.
1. Chris really loved the book because it was about fishing, and, as we all know, that's one of his favorite things. It helped him when he went fly fishing!
ReplyDelete2. He noticed that the author wasn't very enthusiastic with his writing style, in comparison to other authors.
3. He chose an interesting passage to explain what the author was going through, and i think it really showed the author's humor.
4. I think this review is good, because it gives good details about the book and what happens. I also think that he was honest about what he disliked about the book.
5. I don't think I would like reading this book, because I need a really engaging and interesting topic to keep my attention.
1. chris loved this book because he loves fish and fishing. he loves to eat fish. he wishes he was a fish. KILLER TIBBZ.
ReplyDelete2. Chris noticed that the author is excited about fishing and loves it also. (but not as much as chris)
3. I loved the passage chris picked. it made me just wanna go out fishing or maybe read the book.
4. The review is sooooo great. i loved it so much and would give it two thumbs up.
5. i wouldnt consider this reading book unless i was going to go fishing. Maybe that would help prepare me.