A good book for me is one that makes me want to dive deep, know more, explore...
When I first started Fall by Colin McAdam (a 2010 Giller Prize finalist) I felt like I was reading just another book about adolescent male friendships. But as I read on, I discovered that as the story unfolded - through the narratives of roomates Noel (the shy kid with the lazy eye) and Julius (the popular son of an American diplomat in Canada.)
Both boys are in love with Fallon (Fall for short) - the most beautiful girl at St. Ebury - only Julius gets to call her his girlfriend, while Noel has barely spoken to her.
The story gets interesting when Fall goes missing.
I fear that saying anything else would spoil this book for you - but I assure you this isn't some chick-lit teen drama. This story will give you chills.
I have been neglecting this blog, I know. I have finished two books since my last entry and have not written a review of either.
I finished Up In the Air by Walter Kirn and Everything is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer. I won't be writing reviews for them because I have already started reading Fall by Colin McAdam, so they are not fresh in my mind. I will try my best to review Fall when I'm done.
Fall is a Giller Prize finalist this year - so far it's quite good.
Sorry again for slacking (if anyone happens to read this and enjoy it.)
