Our book club read and discussed two of Louise Erdrich's books recently. We first read Plague of Doves and then Round House. Both books led to great discussions from our exceptionally able book club members.
I had read both books some time prior to their selection for discussion at book club. Therefore, I reread them both for discussion at the club. The rereading was very helpful. In fact I found Plague of Doves so rich in detail and complexity that I read it a third time after the club discussion and was very glad that I did.
Now I've just completed reading her The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse which was published in 2001. It was a National Book Award finalist. Perhaps not as complex as Plague of Doves it is the story of a very unusual and very effective priest on the fictional Little No Horse Reservation. While the plot, or at least the cast of characters, is less complex than Plague it is filled with profound philosophical observations.
Will I read it again? Perhaps. I've reread several books to refresh myself for book club discussions. In doing so I've discovered that very good books are even better upon rereading. Perhaps I only need about twenty books in my library that I just keep rereading. :)
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