A Stranger in the Kingdom: A Novel
by Howard Frank Mosher
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Author: Howard Frank MosherEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-09-04
ISBN: 0618240101
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Mariner Books
Book Reviews of A Stranger in the Kingdom: A Novel
Book Review: Excellent read
Summary: 5 Stars
Reading 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' was like death by peanut butter; it was too dry to be swallowed alone. If you are looking for something with a similar theme and would like to make it through the book alive, try digesting 'A Stranger in the Kingdom' by Howard Mosher. Loss of innocence through racial discrimination is the underlying theme experienced through a young Vermont boy. Even if this doesn't particularly interest you, the oddities of the Kingdom County citizens will.'A Stranger in the Kingdom' isn't full of cliffhangers; instead, the tension slowly builds until the reader is so anxious the book cannot be set down. One knows that a murder will take place, but the victim is not made clear until just beforehand. As for the criminal, can his lawyer prove he was framed? Not only will the reader pick up this book before going to bed, but also on lunch break, in the bathtub, and between internet pages downloading.
Mosher's character development is excellent at the least. Though there are many characters, each has his or her unique qualities that make him/her stand apart from the others. Elijah and Resolved were the town outlaws, the judge would do anything to be able to fish longer, and Claire would tell her story over and over again to anyone willing to listen. The great characterization allows one to relate more with the book and enjoy it more thoroughly.
Mosher's writing style is, in part, what drew me into the book. Unlike 'All the King's Men,' it can be easily understood and is what one would call "a good read." While there is not much vocabulary to it, pages cannot be skipped or else the meaning of colloquial terms shall be lost. The sentences flow easily and have a good length variation. Dialogue is also balanced within the book; it does not rely solely on dialogue or text. This keeps the late-night reading do-able because one is not drowning in paragraphs with no breaks in sight.
Is 'A Stranger in the Kingdom' to be recommended? Yes, highly recommended, and without regret.
Summary of A Stranger in the Kingdom: A Novel
Howard Frank Mosher has earned both critical acclaim and a wide readership for his vivid historical portraits of northern New England residents in his fictional Kingdom County, Vermont. A Stranger in the Kingdom tells the unforgettable story of a brutal murder in a small town and the devastating events that follow. The town?s new preacher, a black man, finds himself on trial more for who he is than for what he might have done in this powerful drama of passion, prejudice, and innocence suddenly lost . . . and perhaps found again.
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