Grady cannot remember his life before Floyd. Floyd, a charlatan, devises clever schemes and shows/talks to earn money on the island of Corenwald. Grady's favorite act was when he performed as a Feechie (which he truly believed he was). Then in a fit of anger, Floyd informed him that he, Grady, was not a Feechie. Then who is he? Is he destined to travel from frontier town to frontier town tricking people?
Humorous, creative writing! Mr. Rogers employs apt figurative language and superb word choice. He also creates dialogue with frontier grammar/pronunciation. Very clever! Throughout my reading, I had twinges of memories of reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
I did not like Floyd and wanted Grady to leave him. At times I was incredulous that Grady would linger in this lifestyle with this uncaring person. It then reminded me how we are so reluctant to leave sinful lifestyles or harmful relationships because we are afraid and are not trusting in God's goodness and promises.
The story ends happily and offers hope.
*Highly recommend for those who like Mark Twainish-style books.
-Borrowed via Inter-Lib. Loan
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