It is dark and depressing but beautifully written and addictive.
Musician-cum-novelist Willy Vlautin’s debut novel is an extraordinary description of the bond between two brothers, Frank and Jerry Lee, who tried to lead a normal life together after their young mother’s premature death.
I’ve never been to the mid-west USA, and I had never imagined what it would be like being permanent residents of motels. But I certainly felt like I’d known the place and the characters for years after finishing the book. The images of the story were so vivid in my mind that I was convinced I’ve seen the story in a film.
A sad ending was only realistic given their situation was so desparate but a light at the end of the tunnel wasn’t that far away either. I really want to know what happens next to the survivors as I care about them even though they are fictional.
4.5 stars out of 5 - sorry Dave!
the title is very interesting esp for us..- the restless ppl…
would like to read this book after reading yr reviews!
cheers mate