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A review by elisabeth7291
Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving
5.0
John Irving’s latest novel, Last Night in Twisted River, thrusts another unforgettable character into his reader’s imaginations. Like Garp and Owen Meany, Ketchum, a grizzly old log-driver, won’t easily be forgotten.
Centered on the dichotomy of a gruff exterior and tender heart, Ketchum’s character comes to life in his relationship and utter loyalty to Danny Baciagalupo, a boy of 12 when the story opens, and Danny’s father, the camp cook, “Cookie” or Dominic Baciagalupo. A strange accident forces Danny and his father to flee Twisted River, the logging camp that has been Danny’s only home, and commences a series of moves that span more than 50 years for Danny.
The rest of my review is at Lit&Leisure.
Centered on the dichotomy of a gruff exterior and tender heart, Ketchum’s character comes to life in his relationship and utter loyalty to Danny Baciagalupo, a boy of 12 when the story opens, and Danny’s father, the camp cook, “Cookie” or Dominic Baciagalupo. A strange accident forces Danny and his father to flee Twisted River, the logging camp that has been Danny’s only home, and commences a series of moves that span more than 50 years for Danny.
The rest of my review is at Lit&Leisure.