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The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow
by Rita Leganski
William and Darcy met and fell immediately in love. When Dancy ends up pregnant they quickly head to a Justice of the Peace and get married. Their life was perfect until, on William’s birthday, he was shot and killed. A pregnant Dancy grieves so completely that it affected her unborn baby, Bonaventure.
Bonaventure is born a healthy baby, except he made no sound. No crying, no fussing. He was born special and those closest to him knew it. He has superb hearing, not just hearing but the ability to listen. Using the talent he helps his family heal, releasing the dark secrets and their hold on his family.
When I read the description of this novel I was intrigued and hopeful for what I would be reading. Rita Leganski did not let me down. This was a slow read for me, not that I didn’t want to keep reading, but I was pulled so deeply into the story I found myself slowing down and savoring every word. The descriptions of every character made them seem so real. The sounds Bonaventure hears made everyday items, that I never stop to think about, come alive.
What really won me is over is the relationship Bonaventure has with his mother and father. His mother, Dancy, never doubts that her son is perfect, exactly as he was suppose to be. His father, who has passed away, comes back as a ghost and manages to connect and share all the valuable lessons a child needs to learn from their father.
This has to be one of my favorite reads of 2013 so far. I can already hear my book club discussing and loving this novel.