During my brief theological misery, Orry sent me a Western Union telegram saying, “Existence is great but don’t read so much into it.”’
Virgil Wander begins when the title character is released from the hospital following a dramatic car accident and traumatic brain injury. Virgil is mostly ok, all things considered, but he’s lost his adjectives and begins to feel like a stranger in his own home. Thus begins his journey through his life, small eccentric town, and the quirky characters in it.
‘“Wander—what a name. It’s almost a calling. You’ve had some adventures, with a name like that.”’
I love this quote, because Virgil teaches us that adventure awaits us, even if you don’t stray far from home. True adventure lies in new experience, falling in love, and discovering the depths of the humans you share your existence with. To have it you only have to change your perspective.
I loved so many things about this book, and I’ve clearly missed the boat not having read Leif Enger’s other novels (a faux pas I will be fixing soon). Mr. Enger’s writing is poetry in motion. This novel demands that we feel more, deepen our relationships, and change our perspective to look beneath the surface.
Thank you @netgalley for connecting me with this amazing ARC!! This is one I’ll be recommending to my fellow book worms.
Virgil Wander begins when the title character is released from the hospital following a dramatic car accident and traumatic brain injury. Virgil is mostly ok, all things considered, but he’s lost his adjectives and begins to feel like a stranger in his own home. Thus begins his journey through his life, small eccentric town, and the quirky characters in it.
‘“Wander—what a name. It’s almost a calling. You’ve had some adventures, with a name like that.”’
I love this quote, because Virgil teaches us that adventure awaits us, even if you don’t stray far from home. True adventure lies in new experience, falling in love, and discovering the depths of the humans you share your existence with. To have it you only have to change your perspective.
I loved so many things about this book, and I’ve clearly missed the boat not having read Leif Enger’s other novels (a faux pas I will be fixing soon). Mr. Enger’s writing is poetry in motion. This novel demands that we feel more, deepen our relationships, and change our perspective to look beneath the surface.
Thank you @netgalley for connecting me with this amazing ARC!! This is one I’ll be recommending to my fellow book worms.