It's all in the Journey

If you enjoyed Peace Like a River you will not be disappointed in Leif Enger’s most recent book So Brave, Young and Handsome. It’s 1915 and Monte Becker, a one time author, befriends an old outlaw, Glendon Hale, as he is building boats just down the river from his home in Minnesota.

Frustrated with trying to write another “great” novel, Monte agrees to accompany Glendon in search of “Blue”, Glendon’s love from long ago. As they traverse the United States, Glendon’s colorful past is revealed and Monte’s search for sense of purpose is discovered.

On their journey, they are pursued by Charles Siringo, an ex-Pinkerton who has been hunting Hale for years. On their way they experience a fire, a flood, a gun battle and meet up with characters from Charlie’s past. This story explores the depths of loyalties and the breadth of morality as Monte struggles with what is right and what is wrong.

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Reviewed by Denise