A month or so back, SHF posted a thread regarding books everyone would be reading over the holidays. I figured with this being a slower time of the year, perhaps members should give reviews on books they've read recently. I know I will appreciate the leads on a decent book.
Here is SHF's thread:
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116668
(Mods, can we make this a possible sticky?)
I will start:
"Grouse Feathers" by Burton Spiller.
While nursing myself through a dastardly little virus over the holiday weekend, I was fortunate enough to have this literary gem gifted to me.
I found myself easing into this book with anticipation of phrase-crafted dreamlands of upland hunting splendor. Needless to say, it didn't disappoint. Spiller has a way of arranging advice along with witty anecdotes in a manner that delivers a sense of "longing for the old days." While a seemingly older text, it translates well, I believe, to the contemporary reader.
My only hindrance with the book was spending the first chapter attempting to "get" Spiller's writing style. He often writes in a manner similar to conversation with a close friend, leaving out uneccessary wordage and punctuation. But, once you get a feel for the flow, you are off and running.
All in all, I enjoyed this book, and plan to make it a re-read it every fall. The personal stories of Spiller chasing The King across an unfenced countryside were the highlight and kept the reader interested through a few slow times when he took his poetic license and attempted to administer advice.
3.5-4 stars out of 5
-J
Here is SHF's thread:
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116668
(Mods, can we make this a possible sticky?)
I will start:
"Grouse Feathers" by Burton Spiller.
While nursing myself through a dastardly little virus over the holiday weekend, I was fortunate enough to have this literary gem gifted to me.
I found myself easing into this book with anticipation of phrase-crafted dreamlands of upland hunting splendor. Needless to say, it didn't disappoint. Spiller has a way of arranging advice along with witty anecdotes in a manner that delivers a sense of "longing for the old days." While a seemingly older text, it translates well, I believe, to the contemporary reader.
My only hindrance with the book was spending the first chapter attempting to "get" Spiller's writing style. He often writes in a manner similar to conversation with a close friend, leaving out uneccessary wordage and punctuation. But, once you get a feel for the flow, you are off and running.
All in all, I enjoyed this book, and plan to make it a re-read it every fall. The personal stories of Spiller chasing The King across an unfenced countryside were the highlight and kept the reader interested through a few slow times when he took his poetic license and attempted to administer advice.
3.5-4 stars out of 5
-J
