Max Porter's books defy easy description. This book is beatiful. It is poetic. It is an evocative word picture, painted with strokes that are sometimes broad and sometimes detailed. It moves effortlessly from general to specific, from abstract to concrete and precise. The richly detailed world of the disturbed boy, Shy, emerges from the page, and slowly coalesces into something real and unforgettable. It is moving and deeply poignant.
As with Max Porter's other work, it really needs to be read in a single sitting. And the unconventional style means that this book probably isn't for everyone. But I loved it.
My rating: ★★★★★
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