Review: Virgil Wander

Virgil Wander by Leif Enger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I forgot how much I liked Enger. His writing is subtle and funny, and this novel had me chuckling a few times. Virgil Wander is having a rough time--his car when into the water in Minnesota, and the concussion has him forgetting adjectives and even, sometimes, to eat. He's alone, a bit odd, but an integral part of his small town. He's the town clerk and the owner of the only movie theater which sometimes even surpasses 10 people per night! This is one of those small town novels that's driven by quirky personalities. Kinda like a Mitford novel, but Minnesotan.

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