Book Review

I finished the latest book I've read on Sunday.  It was Gerald Lund's The Undaunted.  It is the story of the Mormon pioneers who were called on to move and settle the Four Corners area.  Mr. Lund tells the historical story of the expedition and adds a handful of fictitious characters to move the story along like a novel.  It is easy reading though-- at nearly 800 pages--did take some time.

I am not called on to do major, physically-taxing, or tremendously difficult things in my life.  It is probably a good thing, as I might give up.  But I sure enjoy reading about the extraordinary things people have done.  I enjoyed this genre of historical fiction too as I like the true life story but the novel-like ease of reading is so much easier to digest.

I have previously read his other historical fiction work including The Fire and the Covenant and The Work and The Glory. This novel was just as well researched and notated as those, and certainly opened my eyes to the seemingly never ending pioneering efforts of the 19th century Mormons.

Next on my reading wish list--a collection of Pride and Prejudice inspired Christmas tales (Thanks to Amy L. for the early Christmas gift!!)  I hope it will help get me in the mood for the holidays.