book review: Theo of Golden

*SPOILER FREE REVIEW

Reading Theo of Golden is like a warm hug. 

It is slow paced like the southern town that it takes place in.  I wanted to sit in a rocking chair on a wrap around porch while sipping sweet tea.  Or take a stroll down main street to see what flowers are in bloom and also make sure I stop by and inquire about Miss Loretta's entry into the pie competition.   

The story is very character driven and does come off a bit saccharine.  However, I believe that sometimes you just need a read that gives you all the feels.  The imagery and prose are gorgeous.  Birds flying in cursive?  Yes please.

There are religious undertones and outright overtones.  I feel like we're all adults here and can enjoy a book even though our religious ideologies (or non-ideologies) may not align.  We read to learn, escape and empathize.  

If It's A Wonderful Life is one of your favorite holiday traditions then I think you will fall in love with this book.

“A man who takes long walks by the river and reads books always has something to think about.”
― Allen Levi, Theo of Golden