Title: The Last of the Mohicans
Author: James Fenimore Cooper
Number of Pages: 517
Number of Stars: 4
This book took me 4 months to get through the first half and only a few days to get through the last half. It was like reading two entirely different stories. That is the only reason why I didn't give this book 5 stars. It is truly painful to read the first part. It is very well written, in fact I think that was the problem in the beginning, it was too well written. Going back and forth from different dialects and languages made my head want to explode!
Once you get past that the story is simply amazing. You really love the good guys and really hate the bad guys.
This has always been one of my favorite movies. That being said the movie is 100% different from the book. I am not even sure why they named the same thing. It couldn't have been more different.
My favorite characters is Uncas. He may be one of my top 5 favorite fictional characters of all times. I really admire characters who in hard times do the right thing with the right attitude, and don't ever question if they should or not. Cora was also amazing. There is a real shortage of true heroins in novels, but she lives up to it. She is the best example of courage and unconditional love for your family. The other supporting character all have wonderful qualities as well. This was a little too real to life in that not all of your favorite people can live happily ever after.
This book gives such a clear picture of what life would be like at those times. I love the deep spirituality both the Indians and the "whites" have. The respect they hold for each others beliefs would be refreshing in our time. I am glad that I read this book. I honestly don't know if I will read it again, but if I do I will probably start in the middle. Everyone should read it at least once, so if you haven't yet - you'd better get to it!
