A review by rachelbaack
Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley

emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Summary: In the small town where Cullen Whitter lives, a man claims to have spotted a rare woodpecker, which brings hordes of tourists to the town. Amidst all the madness, Cullen’s little brother Gabriel goes missing, and Cullen begins trying to find him. Meanwhile, the book focuses on an alternate timeline that features a failed missionary named Benton Sage and his roommate, Cabot Searcy. This is an incredibly compelling piece of fiction.