Review: A Fascinating Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 21, 2011
This was a fascinating read.  The story delved into the mind of a man who was locked into a paralyzed body and believed to be brain dead.  It also gave us a look at the lives of those who work with mentally challenged people.  For the most part though, this novel was a mystery/thriller with plenty of action and suspense.  It was easy to understand the deeper motivations of the characters, including the "evil" ones.  There are acts of cruelty that are subtle and nearly unfathomable, as well as acts of compassion that are low-key and profound.  The use of the "R" word startled me.  Maybe we're all just too p.c. nowadays and that term isn't always inappropriate, but a note of explanation from the author would have helped provide a little context for readers (and an opportunity for the more curious to expand their knowledge.)  This novel was a gift from the author, but I think I'm going to purchase one of his other novels.  I'll say this about Mr. Wallace; he's not shy when it comes to creating stories about topics many people speak of in whispers.