Review: LIKED THIS VERY MUCH
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2014
For me the author hit the nail on the head with this story.  Perhaps because I identify as a single mother bringing up sons.  After her divorce Vala plans a vacation camping trip with her 9 year old son who has been neglected by his father.  She comes across a guide, Bram, who she knew in high school.  He agrees to guide them in their attempt to follow a treasure map given to her son, Davis, by an old Apache who was a neighbour.  The story is very well written and flows along briskly.  Enough description was given to enable us to visualise the terrain (makes me want to jump on a plane and see the place).  Vala's attempts to look after her son while trying not to smother him were very believable.  The characters were well drawn, all of them with strengths and weaknesses.  Interesting situations, interesting people, great book.