Review: Comforting story well done
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2013
Spoiler alert: I just finished reading this story and feel that the tone of the descriptive blurb is more glib-sounding/formulaic and possibly misleading than the actual story, which has a well-developed, thoughtful, and sensitive plot. The game of cricket is a very minor player (cover art and the descriptive blurb poorly chosen to depict the main themes of this story). Henry is a 29 year old man from New York who slowly discovers his love and appreciation for his dying great-grandmother (previously unknown to him) and her legacy, a mansion in England in need of repair and restoration. This theme runs alongside that of the developing relationship between Henry and Ryan, a deeply closeted local farmer. Very satisfying, well-written story (i.e., no glaring grammar or typographical errors too frequently found these days) at a very reasonable price.