This is the second time I’ve read this book. I usually don’t reread books but this was mentioned in the book The Reading List and I decided I needed to read it again.
I gave it 4 stars the first time around and I’m giving it 4 stars again. The first 1/3 is quite slow. Parts are entertaining, but it doesn’t really move. At the 30% mark that all changes. The story really takes off and is an astounding telling of a 16 year old boy and his determination to survive. What I find so remarkable about this book is Mr. Martel’s talent to write a fictitious story that reads like a true one. This book is truly a treasure and shouldn’t be missed.