Review of A Walk Through the Grapes

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

[Following is a volunteer review of "A Walk Through the Grapes" by David Jackson.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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A Walk Through the Grapes
Author: David Jackson

This was a delightful and compelling read. It was tragic and sad on one hand, yet uplifting, with a warm ambience of the close family and friends, on the other. The story is set on a farm with the backdrop of mountains and next to a lake, Lake Finn, near a town with the wonderfully all-American name of Willowcreek. Jace Grazer, a young man born and raised in Willowcreek, is returning after two years. He is welcomed back into his family's arms with love and warmth. The bond between the family members is palpable, and their shared history and love for each other are evident in every interaction. Everything seems perfect. The family's 73 acres of vineyards are doing well, with investors interested. Dane, his brother, still living in the family home, is the same slightly wild and rebellious young man and is happy to have him back, yet scuffles soon occur, as the reader will discover.

This novel has it all: small-town trouble, camaraderie, love, and grief. The plot develops nicely and gradually, unfolding slowly, giving the reader time to digest each chapter. The characters come to life, and it's as if we are there, on the outside, looking in. Jace always seems to be in the thick of it, as the reader will find out. The ending is exciting and an excellent conclusion to the story, with the hope that there will be a sequel.

I enjoyed this book and found no reason to give it less than five out of five stars. The dialogue was well-written, and the atmosphere was almost palpable. I found no grammatical errors. 'A Walk Through the Grapes' would be an excellent book for older teens, as I found no sexually graphic scenes or horrific violence and gore. I see this doing very well as a family movie or a T.V. series.

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A Walk Through the Grapes
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