Review: Cleverly written and deeply moving
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 19, 2013
'Tollesbury Time Forever' is one of the most unusual books I have read in a long time. The book effectively draws the reader into the world of Simon Anthony, and that's all I'm going to say on the actual plot! I really think it is best that you read the book with as little knowledge of the content as possible.I will admit that when I started reading the book, I was worrying a little about reviewing it. 'Tollesbury Time Forever' boasts an incredible number of five-star reviews, and I worried that I would not be able to contribute another one. I needn't have worried! The book captivated me from start to finish. It is well-written and the prose (and poetry) never feels any less than profound. I could easily read this again and see new things.Reading the book is itself an experience. It is filled with a sepia-like nostalgia and I was deeply moved by Simon Anthony's story. The book stays on the right side of sentimental too. It could have gone too far and been sickly sweet, but the balance between happiness and its opposite is maintained beautifully.I rate this book five stars. It's clever, moving and, as with all best books, has made me view things in a different light.