Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Stan Hynds

Young Moses Froben sings like an angel and possesses an otherworldly sense of hearing. These gifts carry him through a life rich in opportunity while burdening him with unimaginable pain. Set in the Swiss Alps and Vienna in the mid-18th century, Harvell's first novel is a feat of storytelling and rich, descriptive writing. Most striking is his ability to describe sounds and music--an achievement that brings the... read more>>>

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Reviewed By... Louise Jones

Lyrical writing and well-drawn characters in a beautiful novel that deals delicately with a sensitive issue--a rewarding read on many levels.

Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Karen Frank

Language, both spoken and silent, is at the core of this amazing story about a young girl trying to find a way through the maze of pain and ignorance that defines her childhood. Set along the Vermont/New Hampshire border, the novel raises questions about nature versus nurture and the definition of a personal God, while sweeping the helpless reader into the lives of these characters. I could not stop reading it... read more>>>

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Reviewed By... Alden Graves

Anyone with an unlimited faith in the innate goodness of the human race had best avoid this decidedly dark and delightfully lurid tale. You might be able to hang onto your faith, but it is going to have its limits after spending some time with these folks. Those of us with a darker view of humankind can relish Mr. Pollock's unwavering dedication to his characters' amorality and pitch-perfect sense of time and... read more>>>