Tom’s Crossing
By Mark Z Danielewski
Review by Dave
You might look sideways at this doorstopper and wonder if it’ll deliver, but Danielewski is a hell of a storyteller. Most of the action in his rule-breaking Western takes place over five days but he packs so much detail into that short time-frame it has the power of an epic. It’s got guns, ghosts, horse thievery, avalanches and all the drama and action that comes with that. But there’s also real emotional depth in the bond between the main characters and the horses they want to save and the surprise reveals kept me hooked to the end. I’ll admit it’s a heavy book to read in bed, but it’s worth it! Absolutely unique.
