Thief of Dreams

by John Yount

Set in the hills of North Carolina, this dramatic story of the powerful ties that bind men and women follows young James Tally as he tries to cope with his parents' painful separation by pitting himself against the forces of nature

Genres: Fiction

227 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1991

Reviews

[Kevin Bergeron · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read all of Yount's books to date, and it seems each is better than the previous. Thief of Dreams is my favorite. The characters and their lives are described in a way that makes them fully human. This is a novel that is in every way as honest, authentic, and real as fiction can be. Yount is one of America's best novelists.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was good… nice writing. Good story.

[Alex Szeliga · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a beautifully told story of a broken family and what happens to the boy caught in the middle.

The descriptions of middle America, graphic sex, true childhood friendships, and how they fall apart are glistening and the language is fantastic.

Read this book.

[Sara Bahnmaier]

One of the best books I've ever read. Set in Appalachia in the 1940s, the book remains true to its setting and characters, and creates a fine portrait of a boy who is seeking a masculine role model.

[Toesnorth's mom]

good