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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book of all time, 5 Jun 2003

By	charlotte morse (Colchester, Essex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

I first read Skallagrigg when my son who has Down's syndrome was 6 months old. It opened a door for me and gave me insight into my new and scarey world of the disabled. Estha's friend Tom is a very special person to me.
All that I have learnt from this book will stay with me for the rest of my life......... and I will never again only speak to the person pushing the wheelchair but most importantly to the person in it !!

My son is now 15 (and very like Tom I have to say !!!), I have read Skallagrigg three times more since then and every time it's as good as the last. Today I have had to buy a new copy of this very special book as the inevitable has happened.....on lending it, it was not returned!

WARNING: Never lend this book as whoever reads it will not want to return it!!!!

It is a book that you will want to keep for ever.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest books ever written, 21 Jan 2004

By	Roger Boon (Dundee, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I first read "Skallagrigg" in 1988 and believe that it is the finest novel by an author I consider to be the greatest english writer of the latter part of the twentieth century.It is the ultimate "quest" novel: not only does it tell the immensely moving story of Esther's inspired search for the abandoned Arthur, but at a deeper psychological and spiritual level it also challenges us to search for the meaning and identity of the Skallgrigg for ourselves. Although it moved me to tears, its celebration of the redemptive power of love was matched by an unflinching recognition of the appalling way we have until very recently in this country (and sadly still elsewhere) treated those who suffer from disabilities like Esther's and Arthur's.A treatment so vividly expressed in the evil and everlooming presence of the character, Dilke. I have given almost 50 copies of this wonderful book to friends and only two have failed to contact me to convey their joy at reading it.The film which was made of it could not sadly begin to penetrate the depths to which Horwood's imagination compels us.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic - never to be forgotten, 7 Nov 2001

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I read this book shortly after finishing the Stonor Eagles. That book challenged many of the concepts I had on life and our never ending need to stay one step ahead. To then open another Horwood book with no idea of what was to come ....

This book has changed my way of thinking forever - the quest for Skallagrigg with Arthur and Esther became hauntingly real. All pre-conceptions were shattered and new ideas grew whilst following their journey.

I have never forgotten certain passages - they loop around in my head - and I don't think I ever will. I doubt whether there will be another book that will have the power of Skallagrigg - it's a must for everyone.

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Published on 8 Dec 2006 by David Force

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