His work is wonderful, skillfull
355272
This is a must-read for University students.  House Made of Dawn is a seminal, Pulitzer Prize winning work. Although I am not a M. Scott Momaday lover per se', this work is academic and scholarly.  It might not appeal to the (American) masses, overall.  With that, I still believe Momaday's critical view of related American Indian, especially Louise Erdrich, artists is abrasive.  His work is wonderful, skillfull, lyrical, and intellectually sound, as well as a great read.  There are other American Indian novels more interesting and appealing to a larger, less-academic target audience.  Regardless, M, Scott Momaday reaches a high with this novel--regardless of academic and creative standards.

dms
1839620
He's not the best writer ever, but the story is awesome. I have gone on to buy all his other books.
3471030
The book is simply amazing as art -- the creation of so many expertly drawn scenes. Not only does Craig Thompson have the skill to render any scene at all that is real or that he could have imagined, but his lines are more and more masterful with each book.  I hardly see how his art can improve, unless he were to change his style entirely.

As a story, it is both simple and complex -- simple in lining out the lives of the two characters Dodola and Zam from childhood, through their separation and meeting again, and complex because of the backdrop of culture and even religion that he draws into the story, which may not interest everyone, naturally.  The juxtaposing of modern times with what seems to be an ancient world comes slowly until we realize the story setting is quite current.  The overbearing nature of both old and new worlds on a poverty stricken individual is striking -- that these two did not fall victim is perhaps the story's triumph.  Sex affects both victims by its inherent practice within the culture; I did not find it gratuitous but rather what I would have expected a young helpless bride or an enslaved girl to go through, the practices of arrogant, dominant males toward women, and how a young man's might have become a eunuch.

I will say that the ending entirely satisfied me.  Without spoiling it, the final action of good taken by Dodola and Zam toward another helpless person is another triumph.  How should one's philosophy and view of life ultimately manifest itself, if not in the choice to do good for someone in need?  So despite the almost overwhelming size of the tome, I am solidly happy with the conclusion which Thompson obviously means us to take away with us.
192913
This is a delightful book of such naturalness in manner, most readers won't notice
the nuance and sophistication of the poems, and the writing. Ochester
is a wonderfully skilled poet, utterly unpretentious, but rich with life knowledge
and poetical skills, and vice versa. Also, that the man (who has run University
of Pitt's very good poetry series for forty years) still has such a lightness of spirit,
such untainted yet clear eyes view of humanity and the world attests to depths of character
that exceed most of us.
2832830
His poetry is sometimes facile and he edges towards sentimentality once in a while but oh my, I wish i could write like him. I caught his tour in Austin last month and I laughed and cried and laughed again. Oh what a guy!
1356782
I have great affection for anything this man writes and conducts.  He is
awesome.  I do not know of one musical note that he conducts that is not
wonderful.  It is total pleasure to listen to him.  I am so glad I bought this
treat for my pleasure, because it is.
2023673
This guy is so talented. Great piece of work yet again. And it arrived by surprise. Track 6 is greatness. I love the way this guy is evolving. I think he will be around for a long long time.
923334
I discovered Michael Breyettes work a few years ago. He quickly has become one of my favorite American artists. What is it about Michaels work that is so great. One word. Realism. Michael's art speaks volumes. Whether it's a glance or a stare, a day at the beach, a memorable encounter or a fantasy, Breyettes work stirs many emotions within you. I should say that those emotions are always pleasurable. What also comes through Michael's art is the man himself. I have yet to meet him, but have had many online dealings with him. He is a very personable, easy going guy. He answers his own emails. His "realism" shines through.

Buy this book. You won't be disappointed.
4858235
Fascinating material, although I'm not sure I buy it all. I've met Mr. Sitchin about a year before he passed. His works are amazing, no doubt. Well thought out, immaculately researched, Well worth the read, whether you are able to accept them as reality or simply a remarkable story.
4612039
I'm an artist and a Liberal.  My hats off to this man for spending his time and talent on something so dignified.
1230405
I love all his work so far, the short and the long..the apple hasn't fallen far from the tree.(his dads a writer too, you may have heard of him) ..be it short stories, novels or comics Joe always delivers.
1588898
I've read just about everything this man has written. He's one of the best ever IMHO. To me, it really doesn't matter what he writes about, it's his characters and imagery that make me recommend everything he has put out. He really has a knack for immersing you in the story, in the setting and the events that take place....
4526095
After reading several books by this author, I
am impressed with his versatility of genre and his ability to engage the reader immediately and hold that interest to the end. So far, of the works sampled, all find their way to look at us as capable of noble behavior. In an era of idealized selfishness and self righteousness, this is refreshing in a younger writer. I hope he will consider tackling longer projects or a series where one can spend more time with his characters and ideas. His descriptions such as his explication of the size of the solar system and galaxy are especially illuminating and convey concepts with clarity not found in other authors. I shall continue to read his works and quote passages to friends who also enjoy a sense of wonder about ourselves and the  unfathomable complexity of our microscopic, near and vast environment. Read any of his work and enjoy and be strengthened in the belief that we can do truly good acts independent of any dogma or legislation and that there is great worth in that pursuit.
3862633
The diversity of an ARTIST who truly was a master craft!
4231875
The album is stunning, some very well written tracks, and a good mix of styles.
The chart stuff is there, and his songwriting, and professionalism shimes through like a beacon.

If you like him, it's him back on form.
3189473
Yeah, he really is as good as the other reviews say. The substance of each story would be enough to keep anyone turning the pages. Add to that a guy who apparently can't write a bad sentence, and you have one of the most satisfying books I've read in a long time.
543293
I love his writing style even more than I love his mothers and that's saying a lot.  His novels are captivating and imaginative, and I would love to have half his talents as a writer.