Cathedral

Before reading Raymond Carver's Cathedral, I didn't know what to expect other than it would take place in a cathedral or church. Some aspects I liked about the story was the real feel of middle class life as well as the ups and downs of marriages. At first I didn't understand why the husband didn't like the blind old man until I understood the relationship between the old man and his wife. The old man and the husband didn't get along until he experienced how being blind might feel. What I didn't like about the story is the overabundance of drugs and liquor that is used amongst the characters. Overall I would recommend this story to someone because it gives the true feel of reality that is life and relationships making it extremely relatable.