Review: Quirky and charming
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 27, 2013
This is the quirky but charming tale of the boy, George Roberts, who believes he flew at the age of four. This belief has estranged him from his father who tells him that it's not scientifically possible. The young George is never able to get close to his father because of this - there's always a space between them. George takes a trip, after University, to a place where Saint Joseph, a mystic, was said to be able to fly. His journey is a little circuitous and he meets a magician who says his wife could fly, but she left him twenty years ago.We find out how George grows up and how he deals with his obsession. He finds the magician's family and learns how to cope with his own slightly stunted childhood. Initially the book had some style and proof reading issues but the author has taken considerable steps to improve it. If you have an earlier version and haven't read it yet, do ask Amazon for the update. I feel it certainly gains in style and momentum towards the end and I enjoyed the story. It has some rather powerful moments (especially food descriptions - I discern a fellow foodie there!) and a real "Ahhh!" moment at the end. It's certainly worth a read and I think the author has considerable potential for the future.