This past week, I was lucky enough to read the novel Some Glad Morning written by Gary C. Horton. Few works of fiction have given me so much satisfaction. I expected it to be a love story. It is, but it's a lot more too, a whole lot more.
I was reminded of Charles Frazier's bestseller Cold Mountain. It also is a quest story, but Some Glad Morning is more. It touches deeply like a charm in prose. As much as I enjoyed Cold Mountain, Mr. Horton is the more talented novelist as I'm sure you will agree.
Ransom MacTavish is the main character of Some Glad Morning. He's a poor innocent when the story opens and immediately captures our heart as we willingly follow him from a dirt poor farm to fight in the First World War. On the battlefield, he comes to possess love letters from a wealthy Charleston Lady. Returning home, Ransom battles monsters of greed and racism as time and again he proves himself worthy.
Some Glad Morning is more of a quest novel propelled by the heart than purely a love story. Ransom is a hero and this is his journey as he confronts overwhelming odds to win the love of his lady. The plot reminds me of a fantasy in its cleverness and how it speaks so deeply to the human heart.
Ransom's challenges arise because of his innocence. Still, he must face and defeat the monsters of greed and stupidity. Through it all, it is his courage to love that carries him onward.
Within a few sentences you will realize you are in the hands of a seasoned storyteller, a master of his craft. The characters are rendered flawlessly and the settings richly visual and charged with emotion. There are countless unforgettable scenes in Some Glad Morning, but one you will never get out of your mind is the battlefield scene of Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant.
I found Some Glad Morning reassuring, both for its uncompromising quality and for its hopeful message from a more simple time. Mr. Horton's novel stirred in me many emotions and caused me to reflect on my relationships.
When I finished the last page of Some Glad Morning, I regretted that it had come to an end. In some subtle way, I had been moved to remember the great loves of my life. I realize now that I am also on a journey. Everyone is. Are we strong? Are we brave? Can we go the distance for the love of our life?
I was reminded of Charles Frazier's bestseller Cold Mountain. It also is a quest story, but Some Glad Morning is more. It touches deeply like a charm in prose. As much as I enjoyed Cold Mountain, Mr. Horton is the more talented novelist as I'm sure you will agree.
Ransom MacTavish is the main character of Some Glad Morning. He's a poor innocent when the story opens and immediately captures our heart as we willingly follow him from a dirt poor farm to fight in the First World War. On the battlefield, he comes to possess love letters from a wealthy Charleston Lady. Returning home, Ransom battles monsters of greed and racism as time and again he proves himself worthy.
Some Glad Morning is more of a quest novel propelled by the heart than purely a love story. Ransom is a hero and this is his journey as he confronts overwhelming odds to win the love of his lady. The plot reminds me of a fantasy in its cleverness and how it speaks so deeply to the human heart.
Ransom's challenges arise because of his innocence. Still, he must face and defeat the monsters of greed and stupidity. Through it all, it is his courage to love that carries him onward.
Within a few sentences you will realize you are in the hands of a seasoned storyteller, a master of his craft. The characters are rendered flawlessly and the settings richly visual and charged with emotion. There are countless unforgettable scenes in Some Glad Morning, but one you will never get out of your mind is the battlefield scene of Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant.
I found Some Glad Morning reassuring, both for its uncompromising quality and for its hopeful message from a more simple time. Mr. Horton's novel stirred in me many emotions and caused me to reflect on my relationships.
When I finished the last page of Some Glad Morning, I regretted that it had come to an end. In some subtle way, I had been moved to remember the great loves of my life. I realize now that I am also on a journey. Everyone is. Are we strong? Are we brave? Can we go the distance for the love of our life?
About the Author:
I'm delighted to recommend Some Glad Morning by Gary C. Horton. You can get a copy through Amazon and here: Some Glad Morning. If you would prefer to listen to the book performed by a highly talented voice actress, get the audio book. It is available here: Some Glad Morning Audio Book and performed by the highly talented voice actress Janet Metzer.
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