
After reading two nonfiction in a row, I was ready for a fantasy. I found this one by Orson Scott Card and was surprised that is wasn't very sci-fi/fantasy-ish. I always associate Card with Ender's Game and the Alvin Maker series. Even though this book isn't "high fantasy" it turned out to be pretty good. I don't know how a 68 year old man channels at teen age boy's mind so well. Ezekiel is spot on and his relationship with his dad is both sweet and authentic. I also liked his relationship with Beth. It is a true friendship, unfettered by romantic interest. Although there is no romance, this is squarely a teen book because Card describes some tough stuff related with child pornography and there is some "off stage" violence that is pretty gruesome. Still, I will feel happy to recommend this to both teen boys and girls. (2019, 288 p)
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