Review: Fast Paced yet Subtle; Beautiful Language drives Superb Story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 14, 2013
This is a tensely paced, almost thriller style story. The plot successfully combines two important themes within the action and dialogue. There's not a moment of proslytizing, the characters unfold before our eyes, we know them by what they DO more than what they say. But it all forwards the story, not a wasted word or scene. They deliver thiis story to us so well I felt I inhabited the world. That's rare. Action and dialogue dominate, always a delight.Regular people, warts and all, populate this novel, I found that refreshing. No perfect specimens, with one having all the answers. These people could be found in anyone's family or workplace. Their complexity and simplicity, as well as their diversity (of gender, race, opinion) enrich this story and place it firmly in the "Among the Best Reads Ever" in this category. Altogether, one of the most satisfying reads, it's a keeper.