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Depressing. Even with the wonderful story of the love a father has for his son, this was a depressing book. I'm not saying it was bad -- far from it. This was a fantastic read, and very quick. Based on other reviews, I fully expected it to be rather dark, but I did not anticipate how much it would affect me emotionally.
I am not an emotional guy. I have never cried at a movie ("The Fox and the Hound" doesn't count -- I was in grade school) and I certainly have never cried while reading a book. Until now. I suspect that it had the effect on me that it did because I, myself, have a young son. I have no doubt that this book has been an important read for many people, but for all that, it is even more profound for a father.
Or maybe it's just me and I should lay off the late-night coffee...
I am not an emotional guy. I have never cried at a movie ("The Fox and the Hound" doesn't count -- I was in grade school) and I certainly have never cried while reading a book. Until now. I suspect that it had the effect on me that it did because I, myself, have a young son. I have no doubt that this book has been an important read for many people, but for all that, it is even more profound for a father.
Or maybe it's just me and I should lay off the late-night coffee...
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