Oh how I love a good ghost story and A Sudden Light definitely makes the grade! Mix in a family curse, quirky characters, a spooky house, a beautiful setting, and a love story that goes beyond the grave and you have the beginning of the page turner this is. But what really makes this so good is the wonderful writing! Garth Stein sweeps the reader into the story as our young 14 year old protagonist recounts the summer he spent at his grandfather's house in the woods, where he discovers that the universe is connected in many ways and that the spirits of our ancestors live on in us.
Trevor Riddel is 14, his parents are on the verge of divorce, due mostly to Trevor's Dad losing his job and the family home, and life as Trevor knows it, is about to change forever. As part of a "trial" separation, Trevor's Mother goes back home to England to her family and Trevor is whisked away with his Dad to his family, in a remote woodsy retreat in the woods. There Trevor meets for the first time his Aunt Serena, who is a bona fide "hippy", and his ailing Grandfather, Samuel, who his Aunt and Father want to commit, so they can tear down the family house and sell the land that is worth millions. But could it be that simple? No…
The falling down mansion in the woods, is the legacy of Timber barren Elijah Riddel, whose fortunes were amassed at the sake of many people and of the natural world itself. As we learn of the history of the Riddel family and fortune, we are swept back in time, through the spirits of the house and in journal passages & dreams, to when Elijah Riddel's power and money knew no bounds to devastating the natural beauty of the land around him. Tragedy soon follows, which is a wake up call for Elijah, who then begins desperately trying to make amends to redeem himself for his eternal soul and the souls of his descendants.
Strike a match if you dare and walk through the secret passages of A Sudden Light… You won't be able to stop yourself from moving forward… or turning those pages as fast as you can! I received this as an eGalley from Simon and Schuster and could not stop reading it! But you'll have to wait until Sept 30th, 2014 to devour it! Make sure you put in on your TBR list now! Thank you Simon and Schuster for the eGalley! I loved it!
11 comments:
Ohh. I love Garth Stein. His Art of Racing in the Rain hit my heart (being a dog lover). But wait ... does his new novel not have a dog in it? Oh no. Surely the 14 year old protagonist needs a dog, right? I guess I'll have to read it anyways.
Here are my thoughts on his first novel.
http://www.thecuecard.com/node/789
I Know! No dog! And I thought Garth Stein would have one somewhere in all his novels! (or at least I had hoped since I loved The Art of Racing in the Rain! But if you like ghost stories, A Sudden Light will totally satisfy you!
Oh Vicki! You'll enjoy The Art of Racing in the Rain! Although it is a tear jerker, so be prepared. A Sudden Light has an "evil" hippy! But also a good read! Let me know what you think of The Art when you finish!
The cause is people need to spend some desirable time with Goa name women provider industry has transformed plenty over the previous few years, and being 2 years on this field http://eena-meena-deeka.in/ :- High Profile Call Girls in Goa skilled that demand for the decision women carrier is growing.
I've seen many expert name ladies to turn into celebrated persons of society search for posh and sophisticated http://www.mumbaigirls.in/ :- Independent Call Girls in Mumbai girls. Rude conduct, loud speakme and nonsense speakme can show to be career ending.
So one can supply them fun with my companionship To date, i have met a few sophisticated, extraordinarily polite and stylish men. They requested me for a date, http://www.mumbaigirls.in/juhu-escorts.html :- Call Girls Service in Juhu and i attempted my best to make the ones dates memorable for them.
Our special and sensual escorts are recognised for his or her sensible, warm female escort, your want has come real. Do not look in addition. We provide the pleasant http://www.mumbaigirls.in/bandra-escorts.html :- Hot Call Girls in Bandra, one of the excessive-class indian name ladies gift you blistering camaraderie on stipulate.
Come go to our girls and enjoy the fine of your lifestyles. top-quality distinctive bliss so you can stay your wildest and sexiest desires. Our http://www.call-me.in/ :- Independent Call Girls Service in Mumbai are ideal for discarded aficionado, disgruntled husband and sheer ardent love seekers.
Our women genuinely stand out of the escorts round Gurgaon for his or Our superb and sensual http://www.jennygurgaonescorts.in/ :- High Profile Call Girls Service in Gurgaon are stated for his or her sensible, excessive seduction energy and mischievous character.
Our Gurgaon Escorts www.jennygurgaonescorts.in service is better known for the enchanting young girls who are constantly prepared to love your desire. You can likewise get our service which is distinctive sort and you can likewise get our VIP and premium services of hot Call Girls in Gurgaon for the sexual evenings.
Post a Comment