“From the start of this gut-wrenching novel, we know just a few things about 18-year-old Zach: he has an alcoholic father, a clinically depressed mother and a violent, drug-addicted brother. When Zach woke up in a rehabilitation center for his alcohol addiction, he can’t remember (or chooses not to remember) how exactly he came to be there. Zach’s first-person narrative is poetic and compelling. He imagines that God writes words on people’s hearts to determine the type of person they will be and on Zach’s heart is written “sad”. He also imagines conversations with people which he is not brave enough to have in reality. This is a heart-wrenching novel with mature material and language. The realistic characters, Zach’s artistically brilliant personality, and his poignant, hopeful journey make this a truly unforgettable story.”
Mary S wrote this review Wednesday, April 27, 2011.
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