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This is a handy edition of ARRTI. It also includes other Mclean stories and features the marquee still of the Redford movie, featuring Brad Pitt (as Norman's brother Paul) illustrating his technique of 'shadow casting'. The novella (we would now probably call it 'creative nonfiction') is wonderful and far less linear and uniformly autobiographical than the Redford film version. The two complement one another very nicely, the novella providing wonderful anecdotes and the film spectacular images. ARRTI, considered as fiction, is a rare bird. It is actually a georgic mystery. The georgic is a hard pastoral, how-to form, in this case discussing the manner in which one does fly fishing (and sees it in the context of art, grace and faith). The mystery is twofold. Norman's brother Paul dies a violent death, which remains unsolved. Equally interesting, he stands as the center piece of Norman's memories, his mother's favorite son and the one described by his somewhat stern Presbyterian minister father as 'beautiful'. For all of his skill and beauty, no one fully understands him. We learn the details of his life, his behaviors, his skills and his attitudes, but he remains a mystery, even to those who should know him best.

The narrative is 'realist' in its details, its setting and its (sometimes salty) language, but it is also scrupulously literary, as befits the work of a lifelong English teacher, one of the famous 'Chicago critics' in the 1950's. The book drops references to Izaak Walton, to Wordsworth (particularly the famous 'spots of time' passage in The Prelude) and, most importantly, to the Johannine logos. All of these references add up to a subtle and serious system of underpinnings for the straightforward narrative, one which all can enjoy.

Very highly recommended (as is the Redford film, with the director doing strategic voice-overs).


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A River Runs Through It and Other Stories Twentyfifth Anniversary Edition Norman Maclean 8601405432322 Books Reviews

This is a well-written, thought-provoking journey into the Montana landscape and the minds and hearts of the Maclean family. Norm tells about his father, brother Paul and mother as they live close to rivers. The men spend endless hours fly-fishing and developing its art form. The father is a minister, the mom, a strong support system and his brother Paul baffles them all. He seems to have his own set way of seeing the world and his tragic death leaves them all pondering how they could have helped him or if they could have helped him make better choices. Seeing the movie first left me with a few spoilers, but the fine writing of Norman Maclean made the second time around just as intriguing!
I watched the movie a long time ago and recently decided to read the book on the airplane. It's a good thing I was on the plane as a captive audience because things plod along very very slowly as a result of some very technical terms used in fishing. I've never caught a fish. I buy them at the grocery store. It's okay though because there's a story woven into even this technical talk - a story about the person catching the fish. It picks up along the way and fairly soon you realize you're reading an incredible bit of literature - made more incredible by the fact that it's true. It's poetic. I felt warm and at times, even felt the sun warming my back as if I was the standing in the river - fishing.
This is one of my all time favorite books. Certainly in the category of novellas - as has been noted by better more able reviewers than me. I give it to others as gifts often, and as I inscribe it, I tell the recipient that 1) it's NOT about religion per se though it's deeply spiritual; 2) it's NOT about fishing nor fly fishing in particular / those are merely interesting backdrops to the story; 3) rivers and waters ARE indeed a metaphorical 'vehicle' for the central messaging of author Norman Maclean.
I mostly give this book to men, young men. Preferably young men with brothers. I think young men with brothers will get the most out of it. Others may read it and disagree with MY target 'gift' audience. You are free to read the book and give it to who YOU think best! I've read many reviews and all about Noman Maclean. His book(s) affect me deeply and I can get moved just by recalling the storyline - which never leaves me because of its similarities to my own personal experience.
Spoiler Alert It's mostly about the regrets we all will feel one day for not taking action to SAVE someone dear to us who we know needs saving - but that we also know we cannot save. Who we know we are helpless to save. I've had that in my life, as have many others. Perhaps it's a sibling who's a substance abuser. Or a gambler. A ne'er do well. Read this book and you will be moved to understand that your personal inadequacies in the face of such terrible loss was part of a larger spiritual plan.
An absolutely beautiful book. Currently sitting in my local coffee shop with blotchy cheeks and mascara running down my face.

I don't usually write reviews, but I was compelled to write one for this book. I am a writer, not a fisherman. I actually don't really like fishing nor know anything about it. That didn't make me any less spellbound by this tale.

The writing is gorgeous and precise and sly and so unexpectedly beautiful and logical and funny and emotional. It reads differently than the books I'm used to reading. There's no faux suspense. There's no tricks or shock value. It's just a beautiful story.

It took me a little while to get completely invested. I'd say I read the first 30 pages slowly, and then the remainder all at once (of the title story).

I know this isn't a great book review, but just wanted to add my opinion. I'm a 26 year old female who works in the tech industry. My one fishing experience was when I caught a fish with my grandpa when I was 7 and it was bleeding and I cried for two days. I loved this book. Don't discount it because it's about fishing. It is beautiful and perfect, or maybe I should say "more perfect."
This is a handy edition of ARRTI. It also includes other Mclean stories and features the marquee still of the Redford movie, featuring Brad Pitt (as Norman's brother Paul) illustrating his technique of 'shadow casting'. The novella (we would now probably call it 'creative nonfiction') is wonderful and far less linear and uniformly autobiographical than the Redford film version. The two complement one another very nicely, the novella providing wonderful anecdotes and the film spectacular images. ARRTI, considered as fiction, is a rare bird. It is actually a georgic mystery. The georgic is a hard pastoral, how-to form, in this case discussing the manner in which one does fly fishing (and sees it in the context of art, grace and faith). The mystery is twofold. Norman's brother Paul dies a violent death, which remains unsolved. Equally interesting, he stands as the center piece of Norman's memories, his mother's favorite son and the one described by his somewhat stern Presbyterian minister father as 'beautiful'. For all of his skill and beauty, no one fully understands him. We learn the details of his life, his behaviors, his skills and his attitudes, but he remains a mystery, even to those who should know him best.

The narrative is 'realist' in its details, its setting and its (sometimes salty) language, but it is also scrupulously literary, as befits the work of a lifelong English teacher, one of the famous 'Chicago critics' in the 1950's. The book drops references to Izaak Walton, to Wordsworth (particularly the famous 'spots of time' passage in The Prelude) and, most importantly, to the Johannine logos. All of these references add up to a subtle and serious system of underpinnings for the straightforward narrative, one which all can enjoy.

Very highly recommended (as is the Redford film, with the director doing strategic voice-overs).