A religious fanatic, abandoned by his family when his zealotry got too much to bear, decides they will be reunited, by force if necessary. And so he sets out to fetch them, unaware he is watched by the god he has shoved in their faces all these years. Unaware, also, that this god is amused by his mission and has decided to help; unaware that this ‘help’ will lead in all sorts of unexpected and unwelcome directions; unaware that this god is not a bit how he expected him to be.
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A rich seam of earthly delights... celebrates the triumph of love and forgiveness... with charm, in a highly individualistic style. --The Shetland News, 23 January 2011
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It comes. It comes by train, with the man who carries all life with him like a sack, a burden of weights. He lifts it down from the baggage rail and it drops heavily onto the seat then the floor and smashes open, spilling all content, all life and woes over the floor of the carriage. Things roll under seats and are found by children clambering over each other to get at the elusive and shiny treasures skittering past them on their way, rolling rolling rolling to who knows where.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I found "It Comes" to be a delightful read from start to finish. The descriptions of the characters, their moods and motives is first-class.
As others have written, it is a timeless tale that could apply to any country or culture in the western world. It was very difficult to put down and felt like it had life of its own.
A story about letting go of emotional baggage and the effects it has on others when we choose to keep it or let it go. I'd put it up there with Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist".
As others have written, it is a timeless tale that could apply to any country or culture in the western world. It was very difficult to put down and felt like it had life of its own.
A story about letting go of emotional baggage and the effects it has on others when we choose to keep it or let it go. I'd put it up there with Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist".
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By The Sparrow
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed 'It Comes'... it's a story told a little bit like a folktale about an old man who is full of anger and who goes on a strange and wonderful journey... will he manage to reunited with his family after years of estrangement? The book manages to be both spiritual and funny and earthy all at the same time... with fantastic descriptions of food!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Adam Bell
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A unique and surprisingly moving odyssey from despair to redemption and finally joy. Well worth a read, and a re-read. Quite an achievement for a first book!
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succour for the soul
This book is such a brilliant read I couldn't bear to put it down - each page a delight for the senses. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2010 by Da Rindil
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Exquisite and intriguing.
Biased? Of course I'm biased! `It Comes' is exquisite. Dip in, if only for the intriguing, mildly archaic writing style and you'll find yourself drawn into an uplifting story of... Read more
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An uplifting read!
Joy guides us gently on the beautiful journey of the mean spirited man who lost love a long time ago and finds it again. Read more
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