Our Souls at Night – Kent Haruf
I love Kent Haruf’s novels – slow burning stories about the human spirit. So I was keen to read this his last novel.
Here is the blurb …
Addie Moore’s husband died years ago, so did Louis Waters’ wife, and, as neighbours in Holt, Colorado they have naturally long been aware of each other. With their children now far away both live alone in houses empty of family. The nights are terribly lonely, especially with no one to talk to. Then one evening Addie pays Louis an unexpected visit.
Their brave adventures – their pleasures and their difficulties – form the beating heart of Our Souls at Night. Kent Haruf’s final novel is a moving story about love and growing old with grace.
This is a beautiful story about the loneliness of old-age, but also about reaching out to connect with someone – the courage required and the rewards involved (a new lease on life). It is also about the expectations placed on us by our communities and our families.
The writing is (as always) beautiful – certainly not showy, but eloquent in its simplicity.
More reviews …
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/may/27/our-souls-at-night-kent-haruf-review
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/07/books/review/our-souls-at-night-by-kent-haruf.html?_r=0