It's a beautiful book about life, healing, love, friendship, and it struck me as a book of poetry that happened to be associated with a story. It was an easy read, but it was so beautiful, I decided to learn a little more about David Almond and William Blake, a poet that Almond quotes several times in the book.
Blake was a fascinating man and I think I'd better read some of his works. And I'm really fascinated by Almond and think I'd better search out some more of his stuff in the library. That book was in the childrens' section, but that only makes sense to me as a short work of fiction. It's a book of poetry, philosophy, and beauty and as an adult, it appealed to me strongly. Now I'm off in search of more beauty from Mr. Almond.
It's strange to find a contemporary author I enjoy, but I think this book has a quality that could turn it into a classic that endures after Almond is gone.
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