A review by pamela_jo_1970
Among Friends by Hal Ebbott

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This author’s writing style is unique in that I found it hard to follow at times, I didn’t always grasp who the narrator was talking about; whether it was Amos or Emerson. I did a reread because I needed to understand how the book was written and I thought the point of the book was worth grasping. A 35-year friendship, family in the sense that they’ve always been close and always been there for each other. Ultimately I felt that the reaction of the adults was worth the read. The initial reactions of: I know he did it …. There is no way he did it … She’s lying …. Why would she lie? Then once the reality and repercussions of each initial reaction sinks in: How is this going to impact our lives? What do we do now? How do we move forward? But? What if?  For me the book was thought provoking and emotional. I liked it.