It's a totally different experience reading a book that's written by someone you know. Greg Schwipps is a professor at DePauw and though I never had him in class, my husband did. He and his wife came to our wedding. His wife worked with my husband. And I know, that if there is any one writer that my husband considers a mentor, it's Greg Schwipps.
JD bought the book as soon as it was published and I just recently finished it.
The story is based in small town Indiana. The main characters are an older couple and their friend, Chub, their son Ollie, his friend Coondog, and his girlfriend Summer. The relationships between these people are typical of midwest values. Strong family ties, long-lasting friendships and the desire to stick together through thick and thin. The bond in this small town will not be broken over hurt feelings or strained relationships.
When the government plans to flood the river, providing a reservoir for entertainment for the patrons, the city unites. Just one more obstacle in achieving a peaceful life of contentment.
If you've read any of Kent Haruf's books, or Driftless, you will see a similarity in Schwipps is writing. It's honest and respectful. It's calm and slow but with purpose. The book moves at a pace that's expected for something based in rural Indiana. And it's comforting. Add in a sweet dog named Catfish and it's a book that will stay with me for a long time.
I hope Schwipps has a long writing career ahead of him.
JD bought the book as soon as it was published and I just recently finished it.
The story is based in small town Indiana. The main characters are an older couple and their friend, Chub, their son Ollie, his friend Coondog, and his girlfriend Summer. The relationships between these people are typical of midwest values. Strong family ties, long-lasting friendships and the desire to stick together through thick and thin. The bond in this small town will not be broken over hurt feelings or strained relationships.
When the government plans to flood the river, providing a reservoir for entertainment for the patrons, the city unites. Just one more obstacle in achieving a peaceful life of contentment.
If you've read any of Kent Haruf's books, or Driftless, you will see a similarity in Schwipps is writing. It's honest and respectful. It's calm and slow but with purpose. The book moves at a pace that's expected for something based in rural Indiana. And it's comforting. Add in a sweet dog named Catfish and it's a book that will stay with me for a long time.
I hope Schwipps has a long writing career ahead of him.
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