There are several heroic secondary characters in the book, and the contrast between the young Walter and old Simon is nicely drawn. They each have many things to learn from one another. It was refreshing to see senior citizens who were depicted as intelligent and courageous. For questions or comments about a review, please contact the person listed at the top of the review. Ed's Internet Book Review is copyright 1995-2001, Dr. Edwin V. Bell, II, all rights reserved.
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