A Place on Earth, by Wendell Berry
4/60 | Started 12.28.24 • Finished 01.19.25 | 4 stars
This is my second Wendell Berry novel, as I attempt to read through his Port William books in order. I enjoyed it more than the first one - more characters and intertwined plot lines.
He feels himself beyond the reach of all that might lift him back. All the force of his life seems to have withdrawn into his own body, to survive or perish there beyond the help of anyone but himself.
This portion takes place during the decline of World War II. We meet several inhabitants of Port William, including Jayber Crow, Burley, and Mat Feltner. Berry has a real knack for bringing a character to life, what with his flaws and triumphs and quirks. This is a sad story of love and loss, so you'd need to be in the right frame of mind to read it.
“Mat, when we’ve lost it all, we’ve had what we’ve lost.” “But to lose it. Isn’t there anything in you that rebels against that?”
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