The Healer Book

I almost gave this book five stars - almost.
This is probably one of the most unique books I've read in a while. The author clearly had a lot of creativity while writing, and he incorporated his medical knowledge quite frequently into the book. This was a feature I liked. It gave realness to a book that otherwise might have been too unreal for some to swallow.
I have to admit, it was a strange book, but I really enjoyed it. I felt as if Payne was easy to relate to. You could see his character development throughout the book and the different areas he went to. He experienced all sorts of emotions that most people have - isolation, loneliness, a belonging where you didn't really belong, friendship, and all of that. For a character who wasn't human, Payne seemed more human than most characters I read.
This book almost felt philosophical in ways. It reminds people to be open, accepting, and to accept yourself. It almost felt more about the message than the story, if that makes sense. I felt fascinated by this book, and I kept wanting to go back to read more. I had several sit-down sessions where I read chapter after chapter.
The only reason why I didn't give this book five stars is because of the ending. It felt rushed, and didn't have the same sort of description as the rest of the book. It also didn't make much sense to me, nor is any of it truly explained. However, I don't feel as if the ending of the book is all that important somehow. I feel as if the adventure itself was what was important.
Overall, it's a unique, interesting book that truly is different than anything I've read before. I would definitely read from this author again.