A review by ansate
This Boy's Life by Tobias Wolff

5.0

The most impressive thing about this book is the quality of the writing. Not only the use of words more often seen in poetry than prose, but also the smooth transition of character roles that classifies good drama. [return][return]The only detraction was the lack of likable characters, but in a book this short, it's not too much of a burden to follow them. While I would be hard pressed to call the protagonist a hero, he is presented so that I cannot help but identify with him. The little details of how his mind wanders and the physical effects of being angry make him feel real.[return][return]Most importantly for any type of mystery, the twists and turns managed to be both unanticipated and reasonable in light of the rest of the story.[return][return]This is the first book I've read by Benjamin Black. I'll certainly be looking for more.