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A review by nfmgirl
We by Michael Landweber
4.0
40-yr-old Ben suddenly regains consciousness to discover he is back in the body of his 7-yr-old self. Disoriented he further realizes that it is just days before his sister was raped and his family shattered, and with this adult forethought he is filled with dread and thinks that he can't survive his sister's attack and suicide a second time.
This, of course, leads to quite a bit of confusion with both Ben and his 7-yr-old self who goes by the name of Binky.
The author does a good job at moving the story along and relaying the confusion (and yet acceptance) of a young boy who starts to hear another voice in his head. He also does a great job at creating a clear delineation between Ben and Binky, and the disorientation of residing in a body that is no longer your own, and which you can't control. Ben almost seems to view Binky as a separate individual, a young boy he wants to protect and guide. And, of course, Binky has no idea that Ben is a grown version of himself. He's like an imaginary friend living in Binky's head.
Will Ben be able to alter the future by changing the past, with the help of Binky?
My final word: It's a great concept, and the author does a fine job at cultivating the story. I liked the second half of the book better than the first half. It was sweet and tender at times, and Sara was very likable. You feel for brother Charles, who walks through life unseen. Fascinating concept well executed with a satisfying ending!
This, of course, leads to quite a bit of confusion with both Ben and his 7-yr-old self who goes by the name of Binky.
The author does a good job at moving the story along and relaying the confusion (and yet acceptance) of a young boy who starts to hear another voice in his head. He also does a great job at creating a clear delineation between Ben and Binky, and the disorientation of residing in a body that is no longer your own, and which you can't control. Ben almost seems to view Binky as a separate individual, a young boy he wants to protect and guide. And, of course, Binky has no idea that Ben is a grown version of himself. He's like an imaginary friend living in Binky's head.
Will Ben be able to alter the future by changing the past, with the help of Binky?
My final word: It's a great concept, and the author does a fine job at cultivating the story. I liked the second half of the book better than the first half. It was sweet and tender at times, and Sara was very likable. You feel for brother Charles, who walks through life unseen. Fascinating concept well executed with a satisfying ending!