Funk Rating: 8 out of 10
Conroy is one of those all-too-rare authors that can really write. Gorgeous, flowing text draws you into a story that captures your heart and keeps you turning the pages. You feel the characters, you imagine the history, you are right there.
I found the overall story arc quite enjoyable, and between the scenery and the characters, Conroy wove a great tale (albeit perhaps a little formulaic). I felt he tricked it up just one notch too many, in way that wasn't even remotely necessary. And I don't know why he did that - for at the end it felt like Conroy had a score to settle or something. A statement that just wasn't necessary; almost like he wanted to twist the knife based on his own life or something.
Well, regardless, if you like Conroy's writing, you can't miss with this. And if you see this on a bookshelf, it's a fine read.
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