My Rating: 4.0
In 1976, Robert is at the start of his 8th grade when he meets Nathan. Nathan is confident, fearless, impetuous--and fascinated by kites and flying. Robert and Nathan's budding friendship is forged in the crucible of two family tragedies, and as the boys struggle to come to terms with loss, they take summer jobs at the local rundown amusement park. It's there that Nathan's boundless capacity for optimism threatens to overwhelm them both, and where they learn some harsh truths about family, desire, and revenge.
This was beautifully written. I enjoyed many aspects of Robert & Nathan's friendship but, so much of it was just incredibly sad, especially for children so young. One of the final reveals was too farfetched for me and I didn't care for how everything was wrapped up in a bow. This was definitely Young Adult and felt like it was several short stories.
In 1976, Robert is at the start of his 8th grade when he meets Nathan. Nathan is confident, fearless, impetuous--and fascinated by kites and flying. Robert and Nathan's budding friendship is forged in the crucible of two family tragedies, and as the boys struggle to come to terms with loss, they take summer jobs at the local rundown amusement park. It's there that Nathan's boundless capacity for optimism threatens to overwhelm them both, and where they learn some harsh truths about family, desire, and revenge.
This was beautifully written. I enjoyed many aspects of Robert & Nathan's friendship but, so much of it was just incredibly sad, especially for children so young. One of the final reveals was too farfetched for me and I didn't care for how everything was wrapped up in a bow. This was definitely Young Adult and felt like it was several short stories.
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