Reviews

The Valley of Light by Terry Kay

suebrownreads's review against another edition

5.0

Wonderful story. Beautiful writing. We see ourselves in these simple country folks, and long for days of old.

auntblh's review against another edition

4.0

Actually, I would rate it 3.5. I really enjoyed the writing style of this author and the picture that he painted of Noah and the residents of the Valley of Light. I wasn't sure what to expect of another book about fishing since recently finishing "The River Why" and not enjoying it too much. This was a much better book that included fishing. The characters were filled out and the imagery of the area was beautiful. I would however knock off a half point because of the ending. I'm not sure I understand exactly what happened there. I also wanted to know more about the people in the Valley of Light and what happened with them.

ladylucky's review against another edition

4.0

What a wonderful, peaceful and easy read this was. A true example of great writing, this book does not take the reader on wild adventures or adrenaline rushes. It's simply a great story about good people in a good place. And about one gentle man with a talent for fishing that few have ever witnessed. Just by passing through The Valley of Light and being himself, the man named Noah had a lasting impression upon the community and upon the heart of the reader as well.

karmakat's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars. So, I read this title for a book club, and it's not a book I would have picked up on my own. And a friend in the book club warned me that it was boring. Tediously dull. Much to my surprise, I really enjoyed it. The writing is beautiful and the characters are fascinating. No, not a whole lot happens, but just enough to keep it interesting. I was a bit disappointed in something that didn't happen at the end, but the more I reflect, the more I believe that the path the author chose is actually the right path for the story to work.