James King's acclaimed debut novel is a rich multigenerational saga that soars with compassion and insight into the pain and joy of family life. Confronted with a diagnosis that threatens his most cherished memories, Bill Warrington-a monumentally stubborn ex-Marine-hatches a daring scheme to grab the attention of his three grown children and patch up their differences. April, his fifteen-year-old granddaughter, wants nothing so much as to become a rock star on the West Coast, making her the perfect-and perfectly willing-abductee on a cross- country trip. With the panorama of America as its backdrop, their adventure becomes an unforgettable journey of discovery and atonement.
My Thoughts
Bill Warrington is one mean person and is estranged from his three children. His wife has passed away; he lives alone and has the onset of Alzheimer’s. With that his novel is a road trip to story where Bill takes his 15-year old granddaughter, April across the country (or should I say she takes him) as they run away from their dysfunctional lives.
Although, Bill is nasty, he is still an interesting character. His children have their own problems and some I didn’t connect with. Overall, the combination of the road trip, the individual’s lives weave into a nice story of family (or lack of) and dealing with death, disease and relationships. I didn’t love it, but liked it.
Disclosure: I received this book for review from the publisher. I received no compensation for my thoughts.
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