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Dingo by Charles de Lint
May. 10th, 2008 01:47 pmThis is a new YA story from Charles de Lint, the master of urban fantasy. Miguel's life with his father, the used comic book dealer, is peaceful until Lainey comes to town. He finds her firey hair and her air of mystery irresistible. But her secrets may be putting both of them in danger. Will love, courage, and quick thinking be enough to win the day?
Probably my favorite thing about this book is Miguel's interaction with side characters - his father, and the town bully.
( Some dialogue with each, towards the end of the book but not too spoil-y I hope. )
I think there's a lot of good modelling in here about good parents and bad parents, good love relationships and those that aren't so good, good friends and friends that don't stand by you. But it's never heavy-handed, it never feels moralistic. I enjoyed the story and thought the lessons behind it were worthwhile ones. Four stars.
Probably my favorite thing about this book is Miguel's interaction with side characters - his father, and the town bully.
( Some dialogue with each, towards the end of the book but not too spoil-y I hope. )
I think there's a lot of good modelling in here about good parents and bad parents, good love relationships and those that aren't so good, good friends and friends that don't stand by you. But it's never heavy-handed, it never feels moralistic. I enjoyed the story and thought the lessons behind it were worthwhile ones. Four stars.