Review: A little masterpiece
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 14, 2013
JR Whitley immediately throws you into the vortex of two raging storms--one is an actual hurricane, the other are the emotions within the character Jon Camden. `Indigo Creek' is something of a literary masterpiece--it is heartbreaking without resorting to cheap artifice, it is truthful in its treatment of real-life tragedy, it is unblinking in the face of monumental loss. And through it all, you'll find yourself standing by Camden as he tries to pick up the pieces of his shattered life.`Indigo Creek' will tear your heart to shreds. But it will, ultimately, give you hope, as Camden, against all his personal ache, somehow manages to not only get by, but also accomplish something that may have been un-achievable for someone with a hole in his heart as large as his. It is not a pointlessly bleak story, but one that gracefully arcs from unbelievable loss to personal redemption. Because, in all honesty, that's what we all live for, right?JR Whitley writes with such literary panache that I found myself stifling a tear at some passages. `Indigo Creek' deserves no less than five stars. And if you want to experience something utterly cathartic and unforgettable to read this weekend, download or pick up a copy of this book and see.