Welcome to Litsy!

I have no idea how or where I stumbled upon this book but I‘m so glad I did! Fans of “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” and Garrison Keillor will appreciate the themes and the storytelling. Reading the descriptions of Trevanian‘s other books, I‘m not sure if I‘ll continue reading his stuff but this one was a good read. Full disclosure though, I did just skim the chapter “Love on Pearl Street”, and got the gist on what 11 year old Jean-Luc got up to 🤭🙄

I wish you guys could hear the pouring rain in my picture, it‘s just perfect reading weather! A rainy night with no plans, a good book, and a Guinness leftover from Monday 🍀🍺 -Logs off-

Had to start this one today for obvious reasons lol 💚🇮🇪🍀

Very well-written and mostly engaging but the details! The details! Could have been cut by at least a third! I understand this book was published the same year Trevanian died, so maybe that's why the nostalgia seems relentless.

Not feeling the greatest, skies are cloudy and it's raining so this morning begins with oatmeal and starting to read this one. 🤕☔️📖

The neighbors and experiences could have been Any City, USA. I grew up in Chicago and could relate to the local store, the alleys, the harsh walks to school and amazing neighbors. The timeframe was different since he was a child of the Depression. Yet, there was a lot to relate to as a youth.