Lockless Doors in the Land of Harsh Angels (Book) - 11/15/2017 5:33:25 AM
The introduction to the book put me off a bit, to be honest. It seemed like the author didn't care about the writing and just liked to drink and write, damn the consequences. But...I pursued the book anyway and rather quite enjoyed it! Maybe don't publish a forward like that next time?
A surprising Christmas story, Lockless Doors in the Land of Harsh Angels centers around the relationship between siblings who gather for the first time in ages when their mother passes away. Each with their own demons, each with their own peccadilloes, they are now forced to confront one another for a common purpose. The common theme of forgiveness runs like a deep vein through the middle of the story, which helps glue the words together with a dash of appreciation.
Good read, with depth of character and narrative.
Lockless Doors in the Land of Harsh Angels (Book) - 10/8/2017 1:51:53 PM
Lockless Doors in the Land of Harsh Angels, a novel by Dave Matthes, is the memorable story about the Ponce siblings reuniting after many years apart. Their mother had died prior to Christmas and they came together for what turned out to be a most unconventional funeral. The reunion extended through the Christmas season and was one they were not likely to forget. The narrative is told by eldest son, Edgar Ponce, who lived in a self imposed exile. His brother, Jean, is a porn star and younger sister, Charlotte, is a rather colorful character in her own right.
While this is a story about family, it is also a story about the ties and history that bind people together, whether we like it or not. What I found intriguing about this beautifully crafted novel is how smoothly the author portrayed the seamless way the siblings connected with each other after a lengthy separation. Secrets surfaced and some remained unspoken, all with their own impact. The secondary characters are an interesting group and add depth to the story.
I found this to be an engrossing and fascinating story that is well worth reading.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
