I really tried to read this book. Honestly. But… I got 30 pages into this somewhat depressing tale of a boy who gets run over by a mail truck (I know there’s more to it than that) and how he came about, and it was really well written, but just not… engaging. Besides the temptation to read The Dark is Rising with Julie and Laura was much to great. And, as my husband commented, I’m just not a critically-acclaimed, New York Times Bestseller type of book lover. So, good bye meaty adult fiction; hello Midwinter kids fare. I’m much happier. (Maybe I’ll try Edgar Mint again someday… It would probably make a good book group book.)
The Book Nut 
So — did you read it yet? 🙂
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Yes. Finished it last night. It really is a wonderfully satisfying book. Thanks for reminding me that series don’t always have to be read in order (though I have to admit, I <>am<> fighting the urge to read the rest…)
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I am moments from finishing a rereading of the Dark is Rising, myself. Prompted by Bookworm in her annual reading of it. I have the others in the series on standby, ready to go.
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