If you are into fast
paced and action filled novels then you will not find Peaceful Meadows to your
taste.
This novel is based in
the 80’s when society was especially driven to consumerism. Peaceful Meadows is a hippy community with
idyllic principals. They are not the
drug taking and sex crazed hippies of the 60’s but still a community not bound
by convention.
This hippy community
do not confirm to social norms but as Solomon the leader states that rules are
necessary within a society for there to be organised co-existence.
The novel brings to
light what an alternative life style could be like. Unfortunately even this loving peaceful
community is free from harm. Their
innocence makes them vulnerable to ruthless outsiders.
This story will make
the reader question whether people can successfully live within a completely
socialistic society. I often tire of our
commerce driven existence. We work so
hard and have so little time for each other and their life style does seem
wonderful. Sadly it is true that there
are always people that take advantage.
Peaceful Meadow does
tell a unique story. I enjoyed the idealism
of the story. If you are questioning
your own life style this is a definite good read for you. This is not a novel that will appeal to
people across the board but it is a worthwhile read if you are personally
questioning the world’s social structure.
The ending is very
touching but I am not going to ruin it for you.
