The Boy in the Field

Interior. Fans of finely written prose are those most likely to enjoy Margot Livesey’s novel titled, The Boy in the Field. Each character’s depth and interior life becomes revealed over the course of a well-structured plot. Three siblings are coming of age and observing their parents and others in new ways. Even the dog’s interior life plays a part as the story progresses. The siblings are finding their places in the world and in relationships. Livesey draws us into these lives and we find ourselves caring about them deeply. Rating: Four-star (I like it) Click here to purchase The Boy in the Field from amazon.com.