3.5 stars
Although THE ICE HOUSE centres on the character of Johnny and his son. Johnny was a quirky guy with everything falling apart at the seams, it was a read with richness and depth. Johnny had family problems, health problems and business problems. His son, Corran has had big, big addiction issues but he was now clean. In the face of Johnny’s looming health crisis these two come to an impasse and it made for great reading once we got there.
I found this quite a slow read to start but it did pick up pace as it got going. The story takes the reader from the US to Scotland, from hospitals to places of business. There is despair and forgiveness, frustration, understanding and restoration. This was an ultimately satisfying read.
Although THE ICE HOUSE centres on the character of Johnny and his son. Johnny was a quirky guy with everything falling apart at the seams, it was a read with richness and depth. Johnny had family problems, health problems and business problems. His son, Corran has had big, big addiction issues but he was now clean. In the face of Johnny’s looming health crisis these two come to an impasse and it made for great reading once we got there.
I found this quite a slow read to start but it did pick up pace as it got going. The story takes the reader from the US to Scotland, from hospitals to places of business. There is despair and forgiveness, frustration, understanding and restoration. This was an ultimately satisfying read.