*A fellow reader that I follow on Instagram raved about this novel and gave it five stars. I respect his book choices and when he gives a novel 5 stars, I know it is a story I need to read. I bought a copy, picked it as a BBC (Boy's Book Club) selection and enjoyed the experience throughly.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Duchess and Robin haven't had an easy time of it. Duchess had become his protector and "mother" figure.
*Their mother Star struggles in more ways than one. She tries, but just can't.
*Walk, chief of police in a small town, has been friends with Star for many years. He not only looks out for her, but her two children as well.
*Walk's best friend Vincent, is being released from prison for killing Star's sister thirty years earlier.
*After Vincent's release, a horrific event occurs, and turns everyone's lives upside down.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*Because of my committee work and reading, I don't get to novels published for adults as much as I would like. So when I do, I want the story to be wonderful. This story was wonderful!
*The writing was engaging, thoughtful, and personal.
*I thought the character of Walk was the central force of the story and held everything together.
*My heart "broke" on more than one occasion when it came to the events of Duchess, Robin, and their circumstances.
*This was a completely enjoyable story and held my attention and interest the entire reading experience.
Who Should Read It:
*This will be a novel published for adults that I will recommend to everyone. I can't imagine a reader not enjoying the story. The characters and plot are spell binding, fascinating, and create one heck of a page-turner. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
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