At Play in the Fields of the Lord By Peter Matthiessen

In a malarial outpost in the South American rain forest two misplaced gringos converge and clash in this novel from the National Book Award winning author Martin uarrier has come to convert the elusive Niaruna Indians to his brand of Christianity Lewis Moon a stateless mercenary who is himself part Indian has come to kill them on the behalf of the local comandante Out of this struggle Peter Matthiessen creates an electrifying moral thrilleradapted into a movie starring John Lithgow Kathy Bates and Tom Waits A novel of Conradian richness At Play in the Fields of the Lordexplores both the varieties of spiritual experience and the politics of cultural genocideIn a malarial outpost in the South American rain forest, two misplaced gringos converge and clash in this novel from the National Book Award-winning author. Martin Quarrier has come to convert the elusive Niaruna Indians to his brand of Christianity. Lewis Moon, a stateless mercenary who is himself part Indian, has come to kill them on the behalf of the local comandante. Out of this struggle Peter Matthiessen creates an electrifying moral thriller—adapted into a movie starring John Lithgow, Kathy Bates, and Tom Waits. A novel of Conradian richness, At Play in the Fields of the Lord explores both the varieties of spiritual experience and the politics of cultural genocide.In a malarial outpost in the South American rain forest, two misplaced gringos converge and clash in this novel from the National Book Award-winning author. Martin Quarrier has come to convert the elusive Niaruna Indians to his brand of Christianity. Lewis Moon, a stateless mercenary who is himself part Indian, has come to kill them on the behalf of the local comandante. Out of this struggle Peter Matthiessen creates an electrifying moral thriller—adapted into a movie starring John Lithgow, Kathy Bates, and Tom Waits. A novel of Conradian richness, At Play in the Fields of the Lord explores both the varieties of spiritual experience and the politics of cultural genocide. At Play in the Fields of the Lord

A novel on several levels On occasion I just stopped and let silence allow the deep idea to sink in It was the book Jack Lemmon wanted on his desert island and I understand why Humanity ripples through the entwined stories in an often wry and always accessible way Wonderful At Play in the Fields of the Lord Thought provoking good read Amazing book jeune-adulte-contemporain Excellent in every way The characters are strong and engaging The story moves along rapidly and is rivetingIt's never an easy task to portray hunter gatherer folk in a novel but here I think the author succeeds admirably His descriptions have a feel of authenticity and are keenly observedI'll definitely be checking out from Mr Matthiessen Excellent product and service