A national bestseller of extraordinary emotional power: When a mute war veteran opens his home to a young boy, he gets a glimpse of life outside his shell--with all its exuberant joys and crushing sorrows.
Sounds like a Very interesting book - put my name on the hold list at library after just the first read - what category would you say this book falls in? - I thought of "character driven" - would you all agree? - or what are some other classifications you would use to describe a book? - would like to hear some input - thanks - Doris -
Doris, I read this book last year and still remember it well. It was in my top 3 of the 102 books I read last year. I would say it is a character-driven novel that also explores the issues of friendship, family, race, and the different ways people are capable of communicating and bonding. There are certainly parts of the story where you feel Howard’s frustration and heartbreak at being unable to communicate clearly and as immediately as others can. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did!
I couldn't put this book down. I read it over a year or so ago when it was on the new book's shelf. I immediately wrote the author, Dave King, and received a kind response. Great book, wonderful author...
It makes you think, feel deeply, and leaves you caring about all the characters. It is haunting...and yet there are threads of light and the miracles of the human spirit thoughout the book. A must read.
I used to write readers reports for a publisher...so I have read a lot of new books. This is one of the best.
I loved this book! My only mistake was reading during Christmas. I kept picking it up instead of getting things ready. I finished it in record time though and was sad when it ended!
I absolutely loved this book, though I kept picturing Ryan as white no matter how many times the author kept pointing out he was half black/half white. It was one of the better books of this book club.
