You meet Bonaventure Arrow before he is even born, defined by his extraordinary sense of hearing and his unique but internal voice throughout the narrative, Bonaventure is completely silent from birth. This book has tragedy and sorrow, but there is overwhelming sense here of love and what one will do to rescue loved ones from heartbreak. Set in 1950's New Orleans and surrounding towns, the culture of hoodoo, voodoo, charms and spirits offer another magical part of this story. When the lady enters Bonaventure's world, her ability to reach beyond completes him. Sound complicated? No - it's simply rewarding.
