Wow. What a BEAUTIFUL story.
I really enjoyed this book. A bit dreamlike, and a definite parable, but just a lovely message. A rebellious teenager with a mega talent for songwriting and guitar playing and singing runs away from his preacher father to build his own destiny, only to find destiny can be a cruel master. A romantic love story is woven through, but it is the Father Son relationship that is the focus here. There are not many books of this positive nature on the market these days. This was a refreshing change from the norm. A great if unbelievable ending, but that's what miracles are - unbelievable. Except, you believe it when it happens to you.
I suggest reading this book if for nothing else than the writing. Martin is a master of the English language and that is part of what makes this read so beautiful. If I ever wanted to be a writer, THIS is how I would wish to write. Excellent stuff.
Another bonus is the detail he goes into about guitars and the music industry and how music really does affect you - in the moment, as you sing, as you listen - immersively so. Such descriptions!!! Like a John Constable landscape - full of depth, color, realism - you feel like you are right there in the story. You do have to have an open mind to the parable part of this, and realize this is fiction, entertainment, and there is a moral to the story. An uplifting moral. Let me know what you think!!
PS - did you notice the guitar on the cover?? wink!
