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5.0 out of 5 stars I love this man!, October 8, 2003

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This review is from: The Valley of Light: A Novel (Kay, Terry) (Hardcover)

I am as excited about a new Terry Kay book, as when my kids listen to me. I wish he has a new book as often as that happens, I could be assured of at least 2 excellent reads a year. I bought Mr. Kay's book the day it arrived, finished it that day and was not disappointed. Every story he writes makes me want his characters for my new best friends.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Story, October 20, 2004

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This review is from: The Valley of Light: A Novel (Kay, Terry) (Hardcover)

I saw this among the selections for my bookclub and decided to read it ahead of time ~~ and this is definitely one of the best books I've read in 2004. It is way more than a fishing story (though I thought it was at first ... ) and it's a story about people, broken dreams and beauty.

Noah came to the Valley of Light, a little area in the Carolinas, in his travels. He had heard from his old friend about the lake there ~~ where there is this big mean bass there and no other fish around. Noah meets the townfolks and several of them are helped by his presence ~~ and for a short week, he becomes one of them.

It's a beautifully written novel ~~ full of light and grace as Noah remembers the war and as the other characters move forth into new lives. This is definitely one of the better reads and one I highly recommend for any time ~~ a trip to the beach, to the cottage, or for sitting by the fireplace. It's a book that is guaranteed to take you down memory lane and perhaps discover new things to think about.

10-20-04

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, November 30, 2003

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Sara Rockwell (Pleasant Hill, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Valley of Light: A Novel (Kay, Terry) (Hardcover)

Terry Kay is an excellent writer. His description of the area of NC-GA, is very true. His characters are very true. Whe I read VALLEY OF LIGHT, I read 100 pages very quickly. Then, I decided to slow down and savor the writing which is so beautiful. I will suggest this book to many friends and library patrons.
This is not the first book by Kay I have read, but it may be my favorite...well, THE RUNAWAY is a wonderful book; I would have to toss a coin for my favorite.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable!
I own the DVD and have watched the movie several times over the years. It's a really good movie. I also enjoyed the book and, although it differed from the movie in a lot of... Read more

Published 6 months ago by Jay81

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Uplifting Novel
What a wonderful, uplifting novel. Terry Kay is certainly a gifted writer and a new author to me.

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Published 8 months ago by James A. Anderson

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I understood what breathtaking meant when I first saw Yosemite. The beauty of the place was more than I could comprehend and absorb. It was like looking at God. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Gary S. Thompson

5.0 out of 5 stars So delicately crafted, you'll be afraid to drop the book
I went to a Tery Kay writing workshop recently and enjoyed it so much that I immediately began to read The Valley of Light. Read more

Published on March 31, 2009 by D. Scott

4.0 out of 5 stars Light reading
I bought this book after seeing the Hallmark movie on T.V. which I throughly enjoyed. The movie was much like the book, with minor differences. Read more

Published on May 12, 2007 by D. Quack

5.0 out of 5 stars "But we live with what's given us, don't we? " "I guess so ," he replied.
It's oft been said,that there are only two types of novels. One,"A Man went on a Journey" and two, "A Stranger Came to Town" This beautiful story is of the second type... Read more

Published on March 8, 2007 by J. Guild

5.0 out of 5 stars The Valley of the Light
I have not read the book. I caught the movie last night, It wasa fabulous film, so serene and peaceful. Read more

Published on January 29, 2007 by Marsha Mays

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
Fantastic imagery. Interesting, yet melancholy story set in a pituresque time and place. I highly recommend it!

Published on April 2, 2006 by autiger694

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Southern Story
This book is delightful. Terry Kay slowly and deliberately draws a tale that seems to be primarily about fishing, but is actually a story of the effect people have on each other... Read more

Published on March 12, 2005 by hepsmom

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a good fishing story
When a wandering fisherman named Noah Locke arrives at a small town along the Georgia/ North Carolina border near Lake Chatuge in 1948, he's looking for a legendary bass... Read more

Published on October 1, 2004 by M. R. Campbell

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He made his way to the lake watchfully, crossing the bulldozer-built dam that was covered in weed-grass across its ridge and in trash trees growing on the waterside. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
trash trees, fishing contest, fish seller

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Hoke Moore, Howard Reynolds, Noah Locke, Taylor Bowers, Eleanor Cunningham, Marvin Linquist, Valley of Light, Boyd Cunningham, Elbert County, Littleberry Davis, Matthew Reynolds, Whitlow Mayfield, Arch Wheeler, Beatrice Cunningham, Garland Hood, Ada Reynolds, Lake of Grief, Lamar Gathers, Fishing Day, Jack Purvis, Joe Manning, John's Creek, Hiawassee River, The Grapes of Wrath, Ward Cribbs

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