thriftyloco's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I became a fan of this author after reading a collection of his short stories earlier in the year....and wondering what it would be like to read a full-length book. I was thrilled to have that chance with The Fiddler in the Night! It definitely lived up to my short-story expectations, and even exceeded them.
At its most basic, this is the story of a young man searching for a missing mother and stolen truck. However, it's really so much more. There are a lot of elements, both real and (possibly) fantastical that make Jonathan's journey so interesting to read about.
Fennell truly has a gift with words. He can evoke a scene so realistically that I feel like I'm right there, observing things first hand. The narrative storyline was also great. Once I started reading, I had a hard time putting the book down without reading more to see what happened next.
With a unique writing style, a compelling plot, and some intriguing underlying lessons, this is a fabulous novel. I highly recommend it!
At its most basic, this is the story of a young man searching for a missing mother and stolen truck. However, it's really so much more. There are a lot of elements, both real and (possibly) fantastical that make Jonathan's journey so interesting to read about.
Fennell truly has a gift with words. He can evoke a scene so realistically that I feel like I'm right there, observing things first hand. The narrative storyline was also great. Once I started reading, I had a hard time putting the book down without reading more to see what happened next.
With a unique writing style, a compelling plot, and some intriguing underlying lessons, this is a fabulous novel. I highly recommend it!
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