Let me tell you about our brother. The fourth Dunbar boy named Clay. Everything happened to him. We were all of us changed through him.
This is a story told inside out and back to front.
The Dunbar boys were wild - all five lived in the moment, fought among themselves, fought anyone who challenged them, and lived by their own rules. Their sainted mother had passed and their father walked out on them. They survived.
And now - Clay. He's quiet, has secrets, is the smartest, fastest, and yearns for more.
He builds a bridge - to and for family, for the past, for greatness, for sins. He builds literally and figuratively. The father is back. Does anyone forgive?
This was a challenging book to read. I had to get into the rhythm of the back to past, and the hints of the future. I really liked Clay and he kept me connected and interested.
A good review Joanne, please you managed to "Get into " the book.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
it was a different read, but worthy
DeleteSounds interesting, but unless it's handled extremely well, I dunno if I'd enjoy the back-and-forth from past to present structure. My tired old mind prefers a more linear progression.
ReplyDeleteHave a super weekend, lady. With Ray doing his thing, you're free to do (or not do!) any darned thing you please. Lay around in your jammies all day... lay around the pool all day... heck. lay around on the sofa eating bon bons and reading a book. Oooh, I know...have an ice cream sundae for breakfast! Whatever you do, have fun!
ice cream for breakfast. Now we're talking...
Deleteit shall be a fine weekend. Thanks. You too
Hi Joanne - I feel this would be a very good read ... as you mention it could be a challenging read, but sounds like it'll entice one in and make a very interesting read. Thanks for letting me know about it - Zusak is well thought of ... cheers
ReplyDeleteHe is such a good author. The Book Thief was quite enthralling
DeleteGood when you can get into it and stay connected.
ReplyDeleteexactly. It was tough but good
DeleteIt sounds like a story that would invite the reader in.
ReplyDeletecertainly different. but interesting.
DeleteIf I could get into the out-of-order timeline, I might like this. t does sound like a challenge.
ReplyDelete