I found this to be a very powerful book. The trials and tribulations the people in the book faced are far outside of my experience but they spoke to me somehow. I guess maybe the quest for meaning in life is universal. I also learned a great deal about Mennonites. Living in Manitoba one encounters people from the Mennonite background almost daily so it will be interesting to discuss this book with them.

Yes, sometimes the story is a little hard to follow but it wraps up very nicely at the end.

This is my Canadian classic read for May and I enjoyed it much more than my choice for April which was Leonard Cohen's "Beautiful Losers". Interestingly, Beautiful Losers is discussed in the last part of the book and it is obvious Wiebe did not like it either.

I have Peace Shall Destroy Many by Wiebe in my TBR file and after reading this I will certainly get to it soon. I'm also going to suggest to my book club that we read this book next year. It should generate lots of good discussion. ( )

Great book recommend it to anyone who likes a good read. ( )