Nostalgic Coming of Age Story
The novel opens with the young Jean-Luc, his mother and sister moving into a slum on Pearl Street in Albany. His father sent word to Jean-Luc’s mother to meet him there but as usual, he doesn’t show up. Once again the mother and her two small children have to fend for themselves.
This richly textured coming of age story, through the depression reads more like a memoir than fiction. I listened to the audio version and Tom Bosely did an excellent job narrating. I listened to this book while working out at the gym. I could hardly wait for each workout to listen to more.
I was truly sorry that this delightful book had to end. I have never read a book by Trevanian before, but I plan to read more now.
4.5/5
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This sounds like one I’d like. Another one to add to my TBR List!
We are such enablers, adding to each other’s TBR lists! LOL!
If you never read Trevanian before please don’t waste time and get Shibumu as soon as possible you won’t regret.
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Wow! This author does have some great books. Thank you for this suggestion! He even wrote The Eiger Sanction.