Ride with Me, Mariah Montana

De: Ivan Doig

Narrado por: Scott Sowers

Ivan Doig has been hailed by the New York Times as “dean of Western American letters.” In Ride with Me, Mariah Montana, widower Jick McCaskill, his daughter Mariah, and Mariah’s ex-husband Riley take a road trip back and forth across Montana. As Jick recounts his memories of the area, Riley and Mariah fall in and out of love—and Jick unexpectedly discovers a new partner.

©1990 Ivan Doig (P)2011 Recorded Books

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"[Doig] displays a masterful skill in depicting the American West which few writers match." ( Publishers Weekly)

A Montana Road Trip with Doig

What did you love best about Ride with Me, Mariah Montana?

If anyone likes Doig, they will like this book. He simply weaves a delightful tale about ordinary people and before you know it, he hooks you! I love how he always dips back into the past and connects the present characters in "Ride With Me Mariah Montana" with people from his earlier books.

Who was the most memorable character of Ride with Me, Mariah Montana and why?

Jick, hands down. He is so real and so crotchety all at the same time. He is more patient than most would be on such a trip, but he keeps his thoughts (which we hear) to himself most of the time. He is much deeper than his outward appearance and that depth is what makes him so interesting.

Any additional comments?

If you enjoy Ivan Doig's books you will surely enjoy this one, although it brings you more into the present world of RV's and long road trips instead of the days of horses and buggies!

Tour of Montana

Loved how Doig entwined the history and geography of my treasured homeland, Montana, in this entertaining tale.

Montana on my mind.

Having just finished the Montana trilogy I feel now, "Ich bin einer Montaner!" And as such I am now planning a trip to my adopted land, can't wait!

A worthwhile read but....

What did you like best about Ride with Me, Mariah Montana? What did you like least?

I liked the development of the story and characters. Ivan Doig tells a great story. This is the first of his books I've read that needs a "foul language" alert. Lots and lots of swearing, particularly the F word. I didn't notice this in the other books by Doig.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ride with Me, Mariah Montana?

The ending is a great way to wrap this book up.

What does Scott Sowers bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narration was good. I enjoy listening to Mr. Sowers voice and he makes the story work as it is written.

Do you think Ride with Me, Mariah Montana needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No follow-up if we have to hear more about the grumpy character in this one. The book pretty much concludes without leaving much chance of a sequel that would take place in the same place.

Too much profanity

I've listened to many of Ivan Doig's books and love his storytelling but the "GD's" was just overwhelmingly too much for me.