Hyssop

By Kevin McIlvoy

Book Overview

Hyssop tells the story of a self-proclaimed thief spanning over 70 years. It is a novel of inquiry into the nature of religious faith and belief especially among th ose with materially impoverished lives. '

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810150859
• ISBN13: 9780810150850
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: TriQuarterly
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

the simplicity of beauty

i have heard kevin mcilvoy read from the title chapter of this book, and his extraordinary sense of voice and passion are what drove me to read the entire book. i have been told that he did a lot of work and interviews to put together this amazing book. it paid off. it truly did.

Learned from Steinbeck and then outdid the master.

Kevin McIlvoy must have studied at John Steinbeck's feet and then surpassed his teacher. The common man and his humanity made glorious. My heart grew.

A rare lyrical delicacy and deep insight

McIlvoy possesses a deep understanding of his character's intimate lives and of those fleeting moments of grace and flashes of mutual understanding which ultimately unite us all. This is a writer to watch, his book, a gem to be treasured.

A Brilliant and Funny Oral Narrative By A Living Master!

Forget your formula novels, here is a true orginal by one of the best kept secrets in the literary world. A poignant, moving and often funny tale of Red Greet, a lively and loving New Mexican. McIlvoy, a writer for writers and readers, is arguably one of the true artists working today. Some say he's also the best living teacher of creative writing. BUY THIS BOOK!!!!

Engrossing, funny, wonderful novel

One of the hardest-working writers out there has come out with another classic. A great book to escape into.