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A review by bethreadsandnaps
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
5.0
Chris Whitaker's latest ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK is an immense tale of Patch and Saint spanning decades and publishes June 25, 2024.
At age 13, Patch (nicknamed for having only one eye and using an eyepatch) saves his love interest Misty Meyer from assault and abduction only to be abducted himself. While he is held captive, a girl named Grace becomes his solace. Patch's best friend Saint is out of her mind with worry and is obsessed with finding Patch, not believing that he could be dead. This engrossing novel follows these two main characters as they act with such purpose even as they encounter morally gray situations. I loved how the novel incorporated art, and Whitaker made use of the side characters and their own stories without taking away or distracting from the primary plotline.
The author sets out to accomplish a lot with this literary novel, and he nails it with unforgettable characters, elements from multiple genres, and lasting impact. The nature comes alive like it did in his prior novel WE BEGIN AT THE END. While I did have some moments where I had to put this novel down to have some space from it, it always drew me back and will definitely occupy my thoughts, much like THE HEART'S INVISIBLE FURIES did ... although I think DEMON COPPERHEAD is a more apt comparison title. All that said, I'm not sure this will be a hit with all readers. I think a reader with more literary leanings is more likely to appreciate this novel.
At age 13, Patch (nicknamed for having only one eye and using an eyepatch) saves his love interest Misty Meyer from assault and abduction only to be abducted himself. While he is held captive, a girl named Grace becomes his solace. Patch's best friend Saint is out of her mind with worry and is obsessed with finding Patch, not believing that he could be dead. This engrossing novel follows these two main characters as they act with such purpose even as they encounter morally gray situations. I loved how the novel incorporated art, and Whitaker made use of the side characters and their own stories without taking away or distracting from the primary plotline.
The author sets out to accomplish a lot with this literary novel, and he nails it with unforgettable characters, elements from multiple genres, and lasting impact. The nature comes alive like it did in his prior novel WE BEGIN AT THE END. While I did have some moments where I had to put this novel down to have some space from it, it always drew me back and will definitely occupy my thoughts, much like THE HEART'S INVISIBLE FURIES did ... although I think DEMON COPPERHEAD is a more apt comparison title. All that said, I'm not sure this will be a hit with all readers. I think a reader with more literary leanings is more likely to appreciate this novel.