The Water Seeker

Ms. Holt has a winner with this one! I've not called a book beautiful before, but that word fits this story. It's a beautiful blend of human character study, laugh-out-loud humor, grim life in pre-civil war America, and just a great idea! It's also a good reminder that all western life was not blazing guns, and Indian fighting. Wonderful!

This is a story of a boy. I love stories, things that are told as though they were something that I listened to from my family, and this meets that criteria. This is a good, old fashioned story of a boy's life and growing up in America. It reminds me of Mark Twain in some aspects, as it does not dwell upon the down trodden side of life, but it does not eliminate it either.

If you like simple, southern stories then you will truly enjoy The Water Seeker.

what an amazing story.. the characters were so defined.. i was sad for Eliza. i was brought to wonder with the contrast of Gwendolyn and Jubilee. Amos was such a gentle man. the adults were faulted. and the Oregon Trail was indeed a real thing. sad it wsa so short!!! great author and will patton is amazing.. if hes reading it im listening.. all credit to the author.. i really like her style and inspirations.. great story.. get this book!

Absolutely! I've already recommend It to several people. The story, combined with Will Patton's narration, make it one of my favorite audiobooks ever.

I liked Amos (main character) very much. But Jake is probably my favorite. He is an extrememly honest character in terms of being 'real.' He is rough and crusty, but underneath he has a simple, uncomplicated love for his son. He is a very colorful character.

For me, Will Patton made this book. If I were to read it, I would hear his voice on every page. I would look for more Will Patton-narrated books.

While it was not intended to be a humorous book, the characters are at times very amusing. I did laugh out loud a few times. I also found myself experiencing extreme sadness. The writer handles human emotion extremely well.

I had the pleasure of meeting and hearing the author speak about this book recently. She shared the background for the story, which made it all the more fascinating. To read about it, go to the author's websites.

After reading the glowing reviews of this book I was disappointed and had to force myself to plow on to the end. In fairness, just before this book I listened to "Nightwoods" by Charles Frazier, which had a similar vibe and the same reader, and "The Water Seeker" just didn't measure up. Will Patton is, as usual, an extraordinary reader.