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purplepenning 's review for:
The Eyes and the Impossible
by Dave Eggers
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
A charming, funny, animal's eye tale of friendship, community, identity, derring do, occasional deep thoughts, and a touch of exuberant chaos. There are squirrels involved. You have to have a touch of chaos when squirrels are involved.
If we go through life assuming everything will be complicated, and then it is complicated, doesn't that make us better prepared? What I mean is, if we expect life to be complicated, and life is complicated, then life is simple.
It has a classic, timeless tone that's perfect for fans of Pax, the Endlings, The One and Only Ivan/ Bob / Ruby, and books by Kate DiCamillo.
Heroes go forth. To be alive is to go forth.
The audiobook, read by Ethan Hawke, is excellent.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Excrement, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail