Review: Doubleshot Reviews book review
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 28, 2011
Technically 3.5 starsANABAR'S RUN is the story of a young man who dreams of leaving his isolated valley farm. While chasing his dream, he faces mountains and avalanches, bandits and bears, and months of brutal training. While physically tough enough to make it as a Scout, Anabar worries that he might not have the courage to fight and kill when called to do so. Despite this, he senses that he is destined to be a Scout, and is determined to make to the capital on time regardless of what he may be forced to do.If you grew isolated from villages and cities would you be curious what lies outside your little world? Would you wish to adventure outside of your boundaries? Or would you enjoy the comfort and security that your secluded home provides?That is the challenge that lays before Anabar. As he considers all his options he learns of where he comes from, the mother and father that he never had the chance to meet and the story of the two men who raised him. Several challenges lay ahead of Anabar, some chosen and others take him by surprise as he follows his destiny.Will Granger creates strong characters and a great story of adventure and coming of age. I felt close to Anabar and the rough transition from child to man. The desires that he possesses to tackle his fears and explore the world beyond his valley. The friendships that he has developed with the men who raised him and the connection between Anabar and his dog companion.I did feel that the story was a little stiff and needed a bit more details to describe the adventures that take place in this story.  This story still needs a little more revision, which leads me to lower my coffee order. Anabar's Run is a very good idea for a story, as I stated before the characters are very nice as well, it just seems that this story is in the beginning stages.