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amandaquotidianbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I most enjoyed the parts where Burl is on his own in nature and the fairy tale references. A good depiction of an abusive family life. With an overall a pretty bleak tone this was not super enjoyable to read.
bookbybook's review against another edition
3.75 starx
Better than expected, however if it weren't for a novel study in school I probably wouldn't have read it.
Better than expected, however if it weren't for a novel study in school I probably wouldn't have read it.
charlottereadsbooks's review
3.0
coming-of-age
Burl, a boy whose family life is far from ideal or even decent, catches his abusive father in a secret tryst and proceeds to run away. In his flight from home he comes across Ghost Lake and a cabin, whose inhabitant is the world-famous pianist and highly eccentric Nathaniel Gow. The story follows Burl as he becomes attached to Gow's hideaway and then takes steps to secure the place for his own. In his efforts to start a new life, he comes to learn more about himself and the relationship (or lack thereof) he has with his father.
This story is a bit slower, perhaps better read by an older teenager. This book makes you think, and I found myself thinking about the message and the point and the depth of the novel. It's not as fast of a read, but it's a quality read. The book is very well written, full of phrases and descriptions that make you stop and think.
Burl, a boy whose family life is far from ideal or even decent, catches his abusive father in a secret tryst and proceeds to run away. In his flight from home he comes across Ghost Lake and a cabin, whose inhabitant is the world-famous pianist and highly eccentric Nathaniel Gow. The story follows Burl as he becomes attached to Gow's hideaway and then takes steps to secure the place for his own. In his efforts to start a new life, he comes to learn more about himself and the relationship (or lack thereof) he has with his father.
This story is a bit slower, perhaps better read by an older teenager. This book makes you think, and I found myself thinking about the message and the point and the depth of the novel. It's not as fast of a read, but it's a quality read. The book is very well written, full of phrases and descriptions that make you stop and think.
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