For years, I have been conscious of Louis Sachar's "Holes", but I waited to pick the book up until my son was closer to middle school age. Both my big-kid and I read the book a few months ago and began comparing notes almost immediatley. "Are you at the point that talks about the onion man?" Did you find out what happens to Kissing Kate?" |
While my son loved the characters in the book, I found myself charmed by Louis Sachar's artful storytelling: Each mentioned detail has meaning; Each coincidence a place in the greater pattern; Each character their own story and motivation. There's suspense, there's heartache, and in the end: there's satisfying redemption.
And for those who want more... check out the others in the series: Small Steps and Stanley Yelnats' Survival Guide.