jenknox's Reviews (494)

I read this book in three days, which is fast for me. I found it a stunning piece of fiction. Weene has created believable, charismatic and utterly confused characters who stumble around large philosophical questions, possibly even finding an answer or two.

Written in the present tense, Widow's Walk achieves the difficult balance of urgency and character-driven action possible with this technique. With deft humor and unexpected turns, universal dilemmas and unique perspectives, I believe Widow's Walk captures all the elements of great fiction.

I purchased this book as a gift (check me out shopping early for the holidays). I'm not a parent, but I highly recommend this book to those who are. Malia and Teacup is an honest and inspiring tale for young people. And, if I do say so myself, a great holiday gift idea.

This is what storytelling is all about: those stories that are supressed, ignored and underrepresented brought to life with visceral strength and grit. Read it, whether you can relate or not.