In telling his story, Farrington switches back and forth from present-day journey to recollections from 20 years previous. It's a risky approach, but Farrington pulls it off magnificently. But Farrington is too skillful for that, and he deftly pulls readers back from the ledge, then pushes them along on their way. Traveling along with Jeremiah is Sammy, the son Jeremiah conceived with Hannah, but who is now being raised by Jeremiah and his wife. Farrington is an enchanting writer, offering up fresh, vivid descriptions amid a clear, spare style.
Every word appears to have been carefully chosen.
His characters are very much alive, and readers will quickly find themselves drawn to Jeremiah and Hannah, even as they tsk-tsk some of the characters' decisions. When Jeremiah finally does fulfill his mission, he will find that many of his struggles are much closer to being resolved. Readers will find it was a struggle to put down his story. Jeff Rodriguez is a writer in Fort Worth. You can buy this book online at Barnes and Noble.