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Lanny
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The fabled Dead Papa Toothwort has found his equal in the boy, Lanny Greentree. Lanny understands the hum of life and nature and this makes him mysterious and misunderstood, sometimes even by his parents. Lanny explores art with his pal, famous artist Mad Pete, and creates with charcoal, paint and print.
There is a melding of timelessness with modern to make this untraditional structure of a book both mystical and unique. And then, there’s typesetting that kicks everything up a notch.
Multiple narrators impart the story of Lanny’s journey through life and his special understanding of permanence and renewal. The ending is elusive but Lanny is a gift just like the world around us.
4.5 stars
There is a melding of timelessness with modern to make this untraditional structure of a book both mystical and unique. And then, there’s typesetting that kicks everything up a notch.
Multiple narrators impart the story of Lanny’s journey through life and his special understanding of permanence and renewal. The ending is elusive but Lanny is a gift just like the world around us.
4.5 stars
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Sounds unique, as you said. And "Dead Papa Toothwort" -- what a name! I could read the book for that name alone.
Jenna wrote: "Sounds unique, as you said. And "Dead Papa Toothwort" -- what a name! I could read the book for that name alone."It’s very clever!
Kathleen wrote: "Great review!"Thanks Kathleen. It was fun to read.
Dead Papa Toothwort and Mad Pete? Consider me interested!
Julie wrote: "Dead Papa Toothwort and Mad Pete? Consider me interested!"I just edited this from 5 to 4 stars. Fun to read his creative writing but it hasn’t stuck with me.
Just read Grief Is a Thing with Feathers and have added this one. Terrific review!
Debbie wrote: "Just read Grief Is a Thing with Feathers and have added this one. Terrific review!"His writing structure will keep you on your toes and Lanny is unique!
