A Story Like the Wind by Laurens van der Post
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Book Reviews of A Story Like the Wind
Book Review: An overlooked gem
Summary: 5 Stars
This book deserves to be on the shelf of anyone who enjoys a good story regardless of the age of the reader. The author writes with a narrative style of Sir Walter Scott. The author's use of desription is not solely confined to the environment, but includes the characters' thoughts and emotions. As with Scott, the ponderous images can become wordy but this is only a minor distraction to the reader, as the story is both a great adventure and an engrossing search into the process of a boy's 'coming of age'. Once started, this is a 'read in one sitting' book.Book Review: Not for babies
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book 10 years ago, and went looking for it here because I have never seen it in a bookstore. I was very surprised to see it recommended for toddlers/children. It is a coming of age story, but it has a good deal of violence, and is also quite detailed about a spiritual search/quest which would be all but incomprehensible to the most mature pre-teen, let alone child. I remember it as one of the most beautiful books I ever read, both for the descriptions of Africa and her people, and also for his Junngian inspired use of strong emotional images.Book Review: Charming exotic flavor!
Summary: 5 Stars
Laurens VanDer Post brings a quickly likable style of writing, infused with the charm of his beloved Africa and it's vivid multicultural influences, to a story of a youth and his most precious life mate, his dog, Hintza. The story expands beyond the dimensions of merely a boy and his dog, to encompass the truths in cultures beyond the immediate grasp of traditional thought. It invites one to see with new eyes! I loved it.Book Review: One of my favorites...
Summary: 5 Stars
This beautiful book succeeds on many different levels. Set in Africa in the early 20th century, the lyrical prose, splendid descriptions and fully-fleshed characters allow the book to transcend a relatively thin plot line. It is the coming-of-age story of both the young male central character, and of the continent of Africa herself. Savor and re-read it--its pensive beauty and spirituality captures me every time.Book Review: Beauty and Wisdom even if its a little overdone
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of those special books. I will remember the characters and story years from now. I intend to read it again. My young son was mezmorized when we read passages outloud. You might get impatient with some of the detail but you will be moved by the wisdom, insight and beauty in this account of the soul of Africa.