Shotgun Lovesongs
A Novel
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4.2 • 194 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
Nickolas Butler's bestselling Shotgun Lovesongs ("Impressively original." —New York Times) is that rare work of fiction that evokes a specific time and place, yet movingly describes the universal human condition. A truly remarkable book that, once read, will never be forgotten.
Welcome to Little Wing.
It's a place like hundreds of others, but for four boyhood friends—all born and raised in this small Wisconsin town—it is home. One of them never left, still working the family farm, but the others felt the need to move on. One trades commodities, another took to the rodeo circuit. One of them hit it big as a rock star. And then there's Beth, a woman who has meant something special in each of their lives.
When all of them are brought together for a wedding, Little Wing seems even smaller than before. Lifelong bonds remain strong, but there are stresses—among the friends, between husbands and wives. There will be heartbreak, but there will also be hope, healing, even heroism as these memorable people learn the true meaning of friendship and love.
"Sparkles in every way. A love letter to the open lonely American heartland…A must-read." —People
Customer Reviews
Like an overdue visit with friends
I enjoyed this book a great deal. At least until I got to the non-ending, that is. Anyway, the characters well well drawn. Everyone had flaws, as we all do. The town felt like true small town Americana.
Good book
Only reason it is not 5 stars is that it is not an immediate classic. Didn’t see any other books by Butler and if this is his first its a great start. Butler did a good job of keeping the characters truly real. The drama was like real person drama and not an over dramatic situation put in a real life scenario. Would like to see where Butler goes from here. Keep on keeping it real man! I’d like to see a book on Lonny’s life before and up to the accident.
Very good
Very enjoyable. Fell for the characters. Loved it.