I think I like DIckinson better when he's writing for kids. Or writing fantasy. I enjoyed this book, but I was never really struck by it or really drawn in.

Interesting book. I usually like Dickinson and this was no exception, though I always have a bit more trouble than I anticipate actually relating to the characters. Still, I thought this was book was extremely well-written, if a bit over the head of most children I know who might pick it up. He writes very adult children's book - not in content so much as in style - and one really has to know what one is getting onesself into.