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A review by cdeane61
Flight by Sherman Alexie
4.0
My initial reaction, when I began this book, was that it was a YA title. I've been known to read YA fiction from time to time, just didn't think that was his audience.
Having finished the book, I no longer feel that way. This book puts new meaning to "walk a mile in their shoes" as the protagonist ("call me Zits"), after committing a heinous crime, finds himself doing just that. He jumps back and forth through time experiencing lives and situations not of his making.
And now the hard part. I admit I have had a book or two bring me to tears, usually a slow, build with watery eyes....
This book, with one line, had me spontaneously sobbing in my living room. I had to put it down and go to my basement to get ahold of myself. I can only imagine the explaining I would have had to do had any of my family been in the room.
In the end, a powerful and heartfelt read for me.
Having finished the book, I no longer feel that way. This book puts new meaning to "walk a mile in their shoes" as the protagonist ("call me Zits"), after committing a heinous crime, finds himself doing just that. He jumps back and forth through time experiencing lives and situations not of his making.
And now the hard part. I admit I have had a book or two bring me to tears, usually a slow, build with watery eyes....
This book, with one line, had me spontaneously sobbing in my living room. I had to put it down and go to my basement to get ahold of myself. I can only imagine the explaining I would have had to do had any of my family been in the room.
In the end, a powerful and heartfelt read for me.