I have had this book for a long time, and did really like it, but have been having a big sort out during lockdown. It's time for this one to move on. Hope to get it travelling soon as a rabck.

And off it goes as a summer rabck. Happy reading!

Arrived safely. Many thanks for sharing I look forward to reading it.

Written in the regional vernacular it initially takes a bit of getting used to but once I did I found its rhythm strangely compelling that seemed to match Francie's deteriorating mental state really well. My feelings towards Francie were constantly shifting; at times I pitied him, at times I despaired of him and would have liked to have got my own hands upon him. One New York Times critic described the book as “part Huck Finn, part Holden Caulfield, part Hannibal Lecter” and its hard to disagree with that assessment. This novel is certainly dark but there are also touches of humour. I cannot say in truth that I actually enjoyed it but that may have something to do with the subject matter, however I still found it a remarkable piece of writing that is likely to live in the memory.

Going out as part of a Wishlist tag thread. Enjoy!

Thank you for the wish list book