I had the pleasure of reading The Hambledown Dream by Mr. Hayes last year and just loved it. So, I was really excited to read his newest book, Gifts of the Peramangk. The cover alone is stunning, but it's what is between the covers that kept me riveted night after night. I savored it slowly, not wanting to see this novel end.
A poignant, thought-provoking novel that deals with the real issue of racism, and with characters that are so well developed, I wept for them and I cheered for their triumphs, however tinged they may be with diversity and hopelessness. The violin does play a big part of the story, but it is the superb plot and realistic writing that will keep you drawn, page after page. I was invested in both stories, that of the past and of the future, and was really delighted with the ending. You don't need to read his first book to enjoy this one, but Dean is such a phenomenal writer, I'd urge you to pick up both. I highly recommend this book!!
A poignant, thought-provoking novel that deals with the real issue of racism, and with characters that are so well developed, I wept for them and I cheered for their triumphs, however tinged they may be with diversity and hopelessness. The violin does play a big part of the story, but it is the superb plot and realistic writing that will keep you drawn, page after page. I was invested in both stories, that of the past and of the future, and was really delighted with the ending. You don't need to read his first book to enjoy this one, but Dean is such a phenomenal writer, I'd urge you to pick up both. I highly recommend this book!!
