The Finder of Forgotten Things Book Review
About the Book
It’s 1932 and Sullivan Harris is on the run. He promised the people of Kline, West Virginia, that he would find them water, but now he’s failed and disappeared with their cash. Although he’s determined to stay a step ahead of pursuers–like Jeremiah Weber–his resources are running low.
Gainey Floyd is suspicious of Sulley’s claim to be a dowser when he appears in town but reconsiders after he finds water. Rather, it’s Sulley who grows uneasy when his success makes folks wonder if he can find more than water–like forgotten items or missing people. He lights out to escape such expectations and runs smack into something worse.
Hundreds of men have found jobs digging the Hawks Nest Tunnel–but what they thought was a blessing is killing them. And no one seems to care. Here, Sulley finds something new–a desire to help. As Jeremiah–and now Gainey–pursue him, Sulley becomes the unexpected catalyst for finding what even he has forgotten. Hope.
My Thoughts
This was my first experience reading this author, and it certainly won’t be my last! Each one of these characters – Sulley, Jeremiah, Gainey – felt like living, breathing people. Sulley was not a very likable character at first, having stolen all the money from the hardworking people of a small town, but he grew on me. He started feeling guilty for his past sins, and sought a way to make up for them as he ambled from place to place. I especially loved the scene where he found the button that’s pictured on the front cover.
Jeremiah was determined to find Sulley, but stumbled upon Gainey and things changed in more ways that one. Lots of sub-characters found their way into the story, too, which made it that much more delightful to read.
Readers who enjoy Chris Fabry will love this book set in the hills of Appalachia. I also recommend listening to the audiobook if you have the opportunity as the narrator did a marvelous job conveying all the emotion in the story.
4 Stars
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