Long Way Gone

Long Way Gone is a retelling of the story of the Prodigal Son, set in high-country Colorado and among the ups and downs of the Nashville music industry. It's written in first person from the point of view of Cooper O'Connor, an evangelist's son with a gift for music. \\r\\n\\r\\nThe writing is outstanding, the plot is excellent, the structure close to perfect. \\r\\n\\r\\nI was fascinated by the musical information-the Ryman theatre, the Nashville Notation System, the whole music vibe. Anyone who watches Nashville or who has ever visited (or wants to visit) the home of country music will appreciate that side of it (and will be able to relate to the characters). I was impressed with the way so much research and setting was dropped in without it ever getting in the way of the central story. \\r\\n\\r\\nIt's a story about a man (who loves a woman-yes, there is a romance element), and his love for music. It's a story of a man who makes mistakes in his pursuit of happiness. And it's a story about how sometimes those mistakes can be made right again, and sometimes they can't. \\r\\n\\r\\nRecommended for music fans, romance fans, or anyone who appreciates good writing. \\r\\n\\r\\nThanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.