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Lädt ... Bill Warrington's Last Chance (2010. Auflage)von James King
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. This was a very powerful book about family relationships. Each character is flawed in their own unique manner that showcases their unique individuality. Also you get a real sense at the same time that the characters are indeed from the same family and that they each responded to their childhood in a different manner. This brought a truth to the story that is lacking in a lot of fiction these days. King was able to mix into this story a true sense of the human experience as well. The book focuses primarily on the relationship between April and Bill, granddaughter and grandfather, and their adventure no the road, but it is so much more than this. It is a story of growing up, growing old, and learning to love each member of your family. This book is an emotional read throughout. There are times where you want to strangle characters for being so idiotic or just being evil, but then later on you understand why they feel the way they do. You embrace the characters even though they are flawed. This makes for a great read to feel connected so much to the characters. I will state there are moments where you want to put the book down for a bit because the moments are so vivid and real. If you have had any real experiences with your own family King's book will bring them back to your mind. This is not a book you will finish in one setting because of this, but it is a book you definitely need to complete. You will appreciate life in a different manner after doing so. The premise of Bill Warrington's Last Chance held such promise, but for this reader, it didn't deliver. An engaging idea of an elderly grandfather, suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's Disease, who "kidnaps" his 15 year old granddaughter with the hope of reuniting his estranged family fell flat. The characters were simply not likable and I didn't like them any better at the end of the book than I did at the beginning. It is a quick read, but not memorable. keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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This insightful novel follows Bill Warrington, an elderly Korean War veteran and widower, on his quest to reconcile with his three grown children before he succumbs to Alzheimer's. When his fifteen-year-old granddaughter, April, runs away from home, Bill obliges her wish to drive from Ohio to San Francisco, where she hopes to become a rock singer. As the unlikely pair head west, he leaves clues intended to force April's mother and uncles to overcome their grievances and mutual distrust and work together to find them. A rich multigenerational saga, Bill Warrington's Last Chance soars with humor, compassion, and unflinching insight into the pain and joy of all family life, while the promise of a new generation shines bright against the ravages of aging in a man who does not go gently...anywhere. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Audiobook version. Joe Barrett’s performance is excellent.
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