Jen

I think I've read almost all of his books but it mostly in my 20s, early 30s. While I thought it was funny, I didn't find this book as entertaining as his previous book. Maybe because of simply ‘outgrowing' this author but maybe also because this one didn't quite have the same bite in the humor, the same level of chaos in the hijinks. I was quite pleased to see Skink make an appearance though, definitely my favorite of his characters.

I'm so glad the author expounded on this character from “A Million Little Pieces” What an interesting life, who wouldn't want someone like Leonard watching his back?

A lot of details were wrapped up in this last book. While there is a lot of tramping through snow, there is still a lot of excitement, tension and unexpected turns. I always enjoy Fitz and the Fool.

Cormac definitely has a way with words which I truly appreciate but these men wandering in Mexico for eons was a bit tedious and sad. There were poignant parts but I felt as though a phase of my life was finally completed when I finished this book, maybe because it took me so long.

I read this when I was young and just decided on a whim to buy a copy for my daughter to read someday and of course decided to reread it, while I was on vacation. I felt this was such a magical story when I was little, I hope she feels the same when she's old enough to read it. Loved it the first time and again as an adult.