By Scott Carson

“Hold fast, Marshmallow. The Weller is en route.”

Librarians change lives. They may even save some.

Very short review (for me, anyway). A quick take, if you will.

Fantastic Book. Poignant, Funny, Scary, A love story, Mysterious, Astonishing. Very very very satisfying ending. All loose ends tied up with a little happy twist during the wrap up. Loved all of the characters. The female ones in particular were strong and admirable. The stars of the show to my mind. This could be a homage to Stephen King (who loved it. Of course.) I was really drawn in to the fictional world, and I looked forward to coming back to it every time I put it down. That is rare for me.

To add to the personal connection I found in this book, it is set in 1999 when my oldest son was the same age as Marshall, the narrator and main character.

But if snakes freak you out, maybe give it a pass.

May 27, 2025