Review: Mysticism, Danger, and Life's Challenges for Three Kids
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 9, 2012
This story is about mysticism, broken homes, adolescence, and the hard knocks that occur in real life. While not sci-fi, it is definitely not straight fiction either. Although it is an original story, it reminded me of the writing style of Charles de Lint. I started the story several times and then quit, because it is not the type of book that I normally read. Once I got past the first chapter, however, it became a page-turner. The main characters are very young, but this story is not about typical adolescent problems and lifestyle. These kids face some very adult challenges.The grandfather of the two boys completes the main cast. He fought in the Korean war and then "dropped out" back in the woods. Although he drinks and cusses more than he should, he provides a much-needed support base for the two boys after their parents are killed. He was my favorite character.The mystical part of the story is plausible and is woven completely into the complexity of the plot. It is a combination of mysticism and paranormal strife set up by events prior to the start of the story.All of the plot threads are tied up in the end, although there are some twists along the way.If you like stories in this genre, this is a good one.