pickFor the first couple of chapters, I wondered if the form of this novel was going to become overdone and affected - a POV narrated by a book, disagreeing at times with the boy at the center of the story. But then i relaxed and just let the story wash over me - and I loved it.
This isnt an easy story. Benny and his mother Annabelle are having a very hard time, traumatised by the death of their father/husband, ⬇️
Centique struggling and vulnerable in the world. But there are moments of hope, places of safety, brave and flawed friends who slowly come to connect with this family. Theres also some philosophy, psychology, some Buddhism, and a fabulous library. Loved it! A few TWs in here for sure too. 9h
willaful I got to visit the library it was based on last summer, definitely the coolest library ever! 32m
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