Masterpiece Book

I read this book out loud in the car while my friend, and fellow author, Kathy Whitehead and I drove across the Texas plains from Abilene to College Station.

The rhythm of the prose, the pacing, the language all come together to create the perfect read-aloud. I also want to add that there are some small bits of humor throughout that I think might be lost in silent reading. But Kathy and I found ourselves laughing out loud in dozens of subtle spots.

Well done, Ms. Broach! The story is surprising and suspenseful, and readers of all ages will gain a new appreciation for art, art history and beetles, not to mention the most important aspect of the book--friendship.

I feel lucky that in fact I got to share it with a friend. Made it all the more meaningful.

Yes. This book is a keeper.