![]() ![]() Though the story is well written and complex, it took me a couple of weeks to get through it, mostly because Michael annoyed me so much and the pace was rather slow. The characters were believable and the dialogue and thoughts felt authentic, but I had a difficult time caring much for them, especially Michael. Michael’s low self-esteem, self-destructive behavior, homophobia, and inability to communicate effectively with his mother and Francis all show how the earlier bullying incidents have affected his life. Instead of confronting Francis with his suspicions, Michael exacts his own revenge by outing Francis to the school bully, causing a deep rift in their friendship.Įvgard’s characters unfold parallel to the events in Michael’s and Francis’ lives and while I found the fantasy story more compelling, neither story would work very well without the other. Trouble starts when Evgard’s secret is out and Michael believes Francis is responsible. The boys meet every weekend, spending long hours crafting detailed maps and working out Evgard’s history. ![]() Both are outsiders, don’t make friends easily, and share a common fantasy world called Evgard. His mother introduces him to Francis Harris and the boys become fast friends. Cross-posted at Outlaw Reviews and at Shelf InflictedĪfter enduring bullying at his old school, Michael Thompson gets a fresh start at St. ![]()
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