In Search of Snow

by Luis Alberto Urrea

Book Overview

In 1950s Arizona Mike McGurk journeys from one unlikely adventure to another as he searches for love and the meaning of life, accompanied by prizefighter-turned-mechanic Bob Garcia.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060170891
• ISBN13: 9780060170899
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

True to Arizona

This is a great story that is told by the auther while he paints the most acurate picture of Arizona that I have ever read. The book should come covered in dust because it literally sits you down in the middle of the desert. Great storytelling with even greater imagery. Great job Tio.

Cool slice of life

I've read a few books by this author, and came across this one by surprise in my local library. Not knowing anything about what it was about, I read it and thoroughly enjoyed it. It takes place in a part of Southeastern Arizona I am from and brought back memories of locations he describes in great wonderous detail. Incredibly entertaining!

Should be considered an American classic

Urrea's story is reminiscent to me of East of Eden by John Steinbeck in that it is a raw depiction of life as it could truly be for a man and how he adapts and grows as a person. This authors doesn't use fancy writing or unrealistic plot lines to draw the reader in, he simply writes from the heart and it is very evident. This is one of my favorite books that I plan on reading again soon.

INCREDIBLE!

A fast-moving plot line that draws you into its lush desert landscapes, quirky characters, greasy roadside diners, drive-ins, and general Americana. A great novel on many levels.

Buy this book!

This is simply one of the finest American novels I have ever read: fascinating, funny, wise, and beautifully crafted. Urrea's work ought to be as well-know as Kingsolver's, McCarthy's and other contemporary western writers. He's building a following over here in England simply by word of mouth, one imported copy at a time. If you're an American reader, don't miss one of the best writers you've got over there.