Author:Catherine Ryan Hyde
The story of a love that transcends time, place and human weakness from Richard & Judy bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. Perfect for fans of Mark Haddon, Mitch Albom and Alice Sebold.
'A work of art...enchanting' -- San Francisco Chronicle
'A magnificent storyteller' -- Denver Post
'What a quirky wonderful book! It moved me and made me laugh - what a wee gem!' -- ***** Reader review
'A beautiful, moving and thoughtful book' -- ****** Reader review
'Read it in one sitting. Really enjoyed it - had me laughing one minute and crying the next.' -- ***** Reader review
'A beautiful story about love in its various forms.' -- ***** Reader review
'Heartbreaking and uplifting.' -- ***** Reader review
'I highly recommend this book, it'll move the hardest of hearts!'-- ***** Reader review
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THE MAGICAL STORY OF A YOUNG BOY'S SEARCH FOR BELONGING
Mitch is a 25-year-old with commitment issues. Leonard is a five-year-old kid with asthma and vision problems, who captivates everyone he meets. Pearl is Leonard's teenage mother, who's trying to hide a violent secret from her past. Life has given Pearl every reason to mistrust people, but circumstances force her to trust her neighbour, Mitch.
Then one day, with a heart full of agony, Pearl drops Leonard off with Mitch and never returns.
How do you go on loving someone who isn't there? With Leonard's absolute conviction in 'forever love' always present, Leonard and Mitch grow up side by side and piece together the layered truths and fictions of their almost magical lives.
Pearl, Leonard and Mitch each have a story to tell - as their lives unfold, profound questions arise about the nature of love and family. The answers are heartbreaking, but ultimately triumphant.
A sweet and honest look at the pains and pleasures of love, and who could not fall in love with Leonard-what a beautifully drawn character
—— Jane GreenA work of art...enchanting
—— San Francisco ChronicleHaunting
—— Washington PostHyde excels in her story of a love that transcends time, place and human weakness
—— Publishers WeeklyA magnificent storyteller
—— The Denver PostHyde is a remarkable, insightful storyteller, creating full-bodied characters
—— Library JournalI really enjoyed Pay It Forward and its powerful message. I very much admire the work and philosophy of Catherine Ryan Hyde and I thank her for what she is doing and for what she is writing. It's a powerful reminder of the difference one person can make.
—— President Bill ClintonKaroo is a very good and very funny novel of the old-fashioned American kind, the tragi-comic story - familiar from Philip Roth and JP Donleavy - of a selfish but vulnerable and oddly lovable monster whose own shortcomings don't disqualify him from saying some sharp things about the hypocrisies of the allegedly better-balanced types who despise him
—— HeraldAdulterous alcoholic and pathological liar, it is, nevertheless, hard not to love Karoo, whose sardonic observations are both poignant and extremely funny. This is comic writing at its best. Clever, well crafted and proof that Tesich was master of the medium
—— The TimesBrilliantly funny in its early chapters, but also very wise, the virtuosic irony turns to bitterness as a tragic story develops. Tesich died just after completing this marvellous, heart-felt valediction.
—— Scotland on SundayA sad novel with a jaunty, upbeat tone that disguises the tragedy of Tesich's magnetic characters
—— ObserverA feisty read you won't want to put down
—— WomanA must-read for empty nesters ... this is Trollope at her most poignant
—— Guernsey Now
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