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At first, I wasn't really loving this book. I was sort of expecting another Art of Racing in the Rain, and this ain't it! However, as I progressed into the story, perhaps letting my expectations fall away, I really started to like it. What a twisted family, the Riddells! I loved Trevor and this did become a beautiful 'coming of age' book. I think it's one that will stick with me for quite some time.
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Trevor Riddell travels to the Seattle area with his father Jones to try to get Jones father Samuel to sell Riddell house and the property it stands on. Jones sister Serena wants the house sold but Trevor soon discovers that the ghost of his ancestor Benjamin is stuck in the house until the are becomes a park and is allowed to revert to forest. I liked the themes of protecting the environment and the connectedness of all life.
I really liked this one despite the ghost and paranormal influences that usually drive me crazy. The ghosts were an integral part of the story not merely a way to explain away plot inconsistencies. It was a great story of a family with all the warts showing.
I had great anticipation for the release of this book and it did not disappoint. A family story of lumber tycoons, fortunes gained and lost, ghosts, secrets and legacies. The story revolves around the family's history and the beautiful family estate. Trevor is 14 years old and meeting his father's family for the first time. He investigates his family history while his father and aunt try to gain control of the estate from their father. An interesting theme of the book is what do our ancestors ow
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One review says impossible to put down, but it was easy to do so :) Also easy to pick up, not a page turner but entertaining nonetheless.
Aug 17, 2014
Laura
marked it as maybe
Oct 08, 2014
Betty
marked it as to-read
Oct 13, 2014
Laura (booksnob)
marked it as to-read
Nov 10, 2014
Stacy
marked it as to-read
Dec 29, 2014
Sharon
marked it as to-read
Mar 12, 2024
Beth
marked it as to-read
