The Boy From the Sea by Garett Carr - I ended the month on a high note, reading Carr's debut novel about a baby found in a barrel in the cove of a small Irish fishing town and taken in by a local fisherman. This book was well-written, well-paced and had a lot of interesting characters, though many weren't particularly likeable, and all were flawed. There's a gentle humor throughout the book and a strong sense of place that I appreciated...despite once saying in an older book post that I prefer story to scenery. The author strikes just the right balance here though, and my only complaint is I wanted more at the end, or perhaps a sequel. Solid A.
Glad the month ended on a high note! Is Carr Irish himself?
He is indeed. I believe he also teaches creative writing at a university in...I wanna say Belfast? I hope he has more books in him.
Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome! And thank YOU for faithfully doing a book post every month. I always look forward to reading everyone's lists and reactions!
