Search - The Ha-Ha

This was a wonderful book, recommended by a librarian friend. Howard, due to a war injury can not speak, however there is nothing wrong with his intelligence. He is put in the position of caring for a former girlfriend's child and during the process, he finds love, friendship, disappointment and dispair. Very interesting idea of having one's brain function, but be unable to communicate.

I loved about 90% of this book...
Then the language got worse, the story lost its intelligence and integrity and the ending got phoned-in. As much as the first and middle kept me completely entranced, the ending made me completely angered and disappointed.

i tried very hard to enjoy this book.but in the end i DNF. the premise is a vet who has communications deficits after the war. this story is that his old girlfriend's child is staying in his custody till she gets out of rehab. the book took a left turn around page 200 and i could not finish .

I liked this book but, I think it could've used a little more umph.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book as did most of my book club friends. The characters were authentic and the descriptions of each setting vivid. A great read and one that leaves questions to ponder and characters I will remember.

good book. will be looking for more.