The Orphans Of Race Point: A Novel (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
Just loved this book - good read from start to finish. At times it felt like reading poetry. The ending was not the ending I would have picked, but satisfying, none the less. Although I finished this book a few days ago, I am still thinking about the characters and the messages of family, love, forgiveness. It is also full of twists and turns, which I did not see coming! I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to get lost in a great story. Provincetown, MA sets the stage for the relationship between two orphans, Hallie Costa and Gus Silva. Hallie is being raised by her father, Nick, the town doctor. She lives in the shadow of her dead mother. Gus has just lost his mother to his father's violent temper, and he is, at the age of nine, without a mother (dead) and father (prison). The two are drawn to each other--Hallie seeking to comfort Gus and Gus seeking the comfort and normalcy of Hallie's little family. What follows is a love story between Hallie and Gus and much, much more. Acts of violence, deception, and betrayal will change their relationship and force Hallie to question her undying loyalty to Gus. The beginning of this story is amazing--the 9-year-olds in pain, who find friendship and eventually love. Then the author throws in this completely awkward and unbelievable plot twist. The novel never recovers from it.
What do You think about The Orphans Of Race Point: A Novel (2014)?
can't say why I liked this so much but couldn't put it down!
—safz
Tragic story. I feel like it's more 3.5 stars.
—Marsha
