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A review by mikimeiko
Heaven Eyes by David Almond
4.0
For a time I feared that I already read all the good Almond books, and that I would have to hope for future ones to have the same impact that Skellig or The Tightrope Walkers had on me, but I was wrong and I'm so glad.
Coming from three Sheffield books (which were very plot driven with no particular literary merit or character ambiguity), I found Almond's writing almost musical, and his characters complex in a very fascinating way (though he doesn't explicitly tell much about them, you can feel the depth present in each of them: you feel them almost as they were persons more than characters).
I find the way that Almond has of walking on a very thin line between reality and the fantastic enchanting. I also think that this book was kind of the perfect length: enough to paint a solid enough picture that still left you space to add your own details and consideration. No easy lesson and no need for sequels, and that can really be a blessing.
Coming from three Sheffield books (which were very plot driven with no particular literary merit or character ambiguity), I found Almond's writing almost musical, and his characters complex in a very fascinating way (though he doesn't explicitly tell much about them, you can feel the depth present in each of them: you feel them almost as they were persons more than characters).
I find the way that Almond has of walking on a very thin line between reality and the fantastic enchanting. I also think that this book was kind of the perfect length: enough to paint a solid enough picture that still left you space to add your own details and consideration. No easy lesson and no need for sequels, and that can really be a blessing.