Customer Reviews
A classic in every sense of the word! - By: , 06 Nov 2005 
This is a rare, rare book. The Heart Is A Lonley Hunter is also typical southern gothic & tells a fantastic story of tragedyin a small southen town & the story of a young girl who is the narrator. In addition to that, the story has quite a bit of diversity & brings into focus a variety of topics including religion & politics. There's plenty to this book & lots to love. It's that good.
Also recommended: "Any Man" by Louise Corum & "I Know This Much Is True" by Wally Lamn
Worthy of a place on your book shelf - By: Pius, 04 Feb 2005 I consider The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter to be a classic novel. It certainly is a masterpiece. The setting of the story is down southin Georgia. The era is during the Great Depression. This was an era of racial tension especiallyin the south, but as is often the casein the novel, music proved to be a strong source of solace & passions are stirred to add vigor to the romantic side of things. Even though they livedin a delicate world of their times, the characters live their lives oblivious of the constraints around. The strength of spiritual isolation is strong & mirrors the reality of mankind. The novel portrays the purpose of manin his God-given role on earth. This is a novel that will be enjoyed by generations to come. Just like DISCIPLES OF FORTUNE, this book carries a deep message.
Also recommended: THE USURPER AND OTHER STORIES, THE IDIOT
Beautiful, lyrical, moving book - By: , 29 Nov 2004 This is quite simply one of the most beautiful novels I have read, & a great work of modern American literature. Carson McCullers' writing is deft yet delicate, & she paints a portrait of small town life with brilliant clarity. The characters, whilst being ordinary people, are shown to be extraordinaryin simply being who they are. A very moving & intelligent work.
A book that will have you thinking! - By: Frederick A. Babb, 11 May 2004 There is much to be said about this book & all of it good. The characters within the pages are memorable & demonstrate the old saying that "everyone is their own world". In the heart of the tale is focus on the solitude that existsin some lives. Additional points to ponder are racial justice through the eyes of a black physician that must wage his own fight after having his son jailed & misunderstanding as the various characters talk to a man that is unable to speakin John Singer. They assume that he is deeply concern without ever really giving thought to the truth of his quite sessions of listening to them going on & on about their injustices. Overall, the characters are seeking to air their discontent with the world while attempting to grasp the reality that has been dealt them. A very good book & one that I would highly recommend.
