This past week, I was lucky enough to read the novel Some Glad Morning written by Gary C. Horton. Few works of fiction have given me so much satisfaction. I expected it to be a love story. It is, but it's a lot more too, a whole lot more.
Mr. Horton's novel made me think of Charles Frazier's bestseller from a decade ago. Remember Cold Mountain? Some Glad Morning has a similar theme and it's set in the south too. However, Some Glad Morning touches much deeper. It's like it has a soul.
The main character, Ransom MacTavish, is an innocent young man who quickly captures our heart as we follow him from a dirt poor farm in South Carolina to the trenches of World War I where he comes to possess love letters from a Charleston lady. Coming home, he soon sets out to seek love and fortune but is tested at every turn. Like a true hero, Ransom must battle monsters.
Some Glad Morning is more of a quest novel propelled by the heart than purely a love story. Ransom is a hero and this is his journey as he confronts overwhelming odds to win the love of his lady. The plot reminds me of a fantasy in its cleverness and how it speaks so deeply to the human heart.
Ransom's challenges arise because of his innocence. Still, he must face and defeat the monsters of greed and stupidity. Through it all, it is his courage to love that carries him onward.
Within a few sentences you will realize you are in the hands of a seasoned storyteller, a master of his craft. The characters are rendered flawlessly and the settings richly visual and charged with emotion. There are countless unforgettable scenes in Some Glad Morning, but one you will never get out of your mind is the battlefield scene of Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant.
I found Some Glad Morning reassuring, both for its uncompromising quality and for its hopeful message from a more simple time. Mr. Horton's novel stirred in me many emotions and caused me to reflect on my relationships.
Some Glad Morning reminded me that I am on a journey too. We all are. And, like Ransom, we are tested by monsters and demons. The question is; Are strong like Ransom? Are we courageous? Do we have the strength to go the distance for the love of our life?
Mr. Horton's novel made me think of Charles Frazier's bestseller from a decade ago. Remember Cold Mountain? Some Glad Morning has a similar theme and it's set in the south too. However, Some Glad Morning touches much deeper. It's like it has a soul.
The main character, Ransom MacTavish, is an innocent young man who quickly captures our heart as we follow him from a dirt poor farm in South Carolina to the trenches of World War I where he comes to possess love letters from a Charleston lady. Coming home, he soon sets out to seek love and fortune but is tested at every turn. Like a true hero, Ransom must battle monsters.
Some Glad Morning is more of a quest novel propelled by the heart than purely a love story. Ransom is a hero and this is his journey as he confronts overwhelming odds to win the love of his lady. The plot reminds me of a fantasy in its cleverness and how it speaks so deeply to the human heart.
Ransom's challenges arise because of his innocence. Still, he must face and defeat the monsters of greed and stupidity. Through it all, it is his courage to love that carries him onward.
Within a few sentences you will realize you are in the hands of a seasoned storyteller, a master of his craft. The characters are rendered flawlessly and the settings richly visual and charged with emotion. There are countless unforgettable scenes in Some Glad Morning, but one you will never get out of your mind is the battlefield scene of Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant.
I found Some Glad Morning reassuring, both for its uncompromising quality and for its hopeful message from a more simple time. Mr. Horton's novel stirred in me many emotions and caused me to reflect on my relationships.
Some Glad Morning reminded me that I am on a journey too. We all are. And, like Ransom, we are tested by monsters and demons. The question is; Are strong like Ransom? Are we courageous? Do we have the strength to go the distance for the love of our life?
About the Author:
I am pleased to recommend Some Glad Morning by Gary C. Horton. You can get a copy through Amazon and here: Some Glad Morning. If you would prefer to listen to the book performed by an amazingly talented voice actress, get the audio book. It is available here: Some Glad Morning Audio Book and performed by the highly talented voice actress Janet Metzer.. Also published at Love In The Time Of Jim Crow..
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