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by Ben H. Winters (Goodreads Author)

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Olivia Newton I saw Castle through the unreliable eyes of his brother, Victor. Did Castle really know more than he knew or was that projected on to him by his broth…moreI saw Castle through the unreliable eyes of his brother, Victor. Did Castle really know more than he knew or was that projected on to him by his brother later on? The role that Castle played was to provide Victor an imagination that there would be a life for him outside of the farm other than being a slave. He told Victor that he would be eating a hotdog in Chicago and he told Victor stories. The childhood love between them fueled Victor to escape and to believe his life outside of the one he knew. (less)

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Does anyone know if a sequel is planned? The ending suggests it.

Sally It does seem set-up for a sequel.

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Mommooshka I felt both were true. Like you, at first I though Castle shot Reedy and they both left. Then when the later telling had Castle wanting the go back to…moreI felt both were true. Like you, at first I though Castle shot Reedy and they both left. Then when the later telling had Castle wanting the go back to help Reedy, I interpreted that as Castle having guilt and wanting to save him after all. But the final outcome caused Victor/Brother's guilt that continued to haunt him forever after.(less)

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What genre would you categorize this book under?