Mary Lins's Reviews > Prairie Fever

“Prairie Fever”, by Michael Parker, has ALL THE THINGS you could want in a novel; it’s historically interesting, has a simple but compelling plot spanning 30 years, unique characters who stick with you, romance, poignancy, humor, and a captivating story-telling style. I was fortunate to have this novel with me on a long trans-Atlantic flight, and it was so engrossing and entertaining that the monotony and discomfort melted away as I became enamored with and enmeshed in, the town of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma and lives of sisters Lorena and Elise, and the new teacher in town, Gus.

Parker introduced me to a character, in Elise, who defies description; you’ll have to meet her in these pages yourself, I’ve never read about anyone like her (or her horse, Sandy). There is so much quirkiness and humor in this lovely story, but pathos and heartbreak, as well. Yes, it has ALL THE THINGS, and it also made me feel ALL THE FEELINGS, and it quickly became one of the best books I’ve read this year.