Louise Erdrich is a sublime writer. This older work (2003), The Master Butchers Singing Club, is another fine example.
cover blurb - What happens when a trained killer discovers, in the aftermath of war (WWI) that his true vocation is love? Fidelis Waldvogel returns home to his quiet German village and marries the pregnant widow of his best friend who was killed in action.
As a master butcher he heads to North America with his knives and sausage skills. He sets up a successful business in North Dakota. Eva and four sons thrive and we learn about the community, the lives, and deaths. A stranger, Delphine, proves to be a formidable friend and lover in this small town. Erdrich brings everyday encounters to life and weaves quite a tale.
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