Aug 04, 2013DanglingConversations rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
This story is neither fish nor fowl. The relationship struggles between the parents; their sexual tension and his writer's block and drinking indiscretions might be of intereste to an older readership but the pueril search for the evil…
Apr 06, 2013sportsbookspce rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. It seems long but once you start reading it is captivating. I liked how it alternated between the real world and the story world. There were alot of surprises and I absolutely loved the ending. Great book.
This novel is honestly one of the best I've ever read. It was very engaging and lifts the reader away, I could not put it down! I think Robert J Wiersema is a brilliant, inspiring genius. You will not regret reading this book!
Nov 15, 2012andreareads rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The first section was great, a real pageturner. Then the story got bogged down. I wanted more of the fantasy storyline (and possibly some flashbacks to the life of Lazarus Took), less of the modern day, more of the son's story, less of the…
Jul 06, 2011BPLNextBestAdults rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I was quickly drawn into the trying life of Christopher Knox, a one-time successful author, columnist, and father. Christopher is struggling with work obligations, and separated from his wife Jacqui. He decides to give his son David a…
Jun 23, 2011becker rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is a book that fluctuates between reality and fantasy. A young boy has a siezure while reading a mysterious book and gets pulled into the fantasy story of the book, leaving his body in a catatonic state. His father begins to unravel…
Jun 21, 2011momoe rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I really liked this book, the topic is so different from anything else that I have read. I found that I couldn't put it down once I started. Plus, I love to see such a talented writer coming from the Island!
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May 19, 2011Cdnbookworm rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Chris Know is working on his second book, which is taking far too long. He makes a living as a columnist for the Vancouver Sun. His son David has just turned eleven, and Chris finds a book in a used bookstore to give him for a gift. The…
Enjoyed reading this story. The ending became a bit complicated and perhaps could have used more explanations for me, but overall it was an easy read, a good escape, and decent characters.
"One of Canada’s best storytellers returns with his second novel, a supernatural thriller in which a father goes to incredible lengths to save his son."
Mark Mesley, National Post
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