Strictly because this sub constantly recommends these two books, I read each of them for the first time this year. And at the risk of sounding dramatic, I feel like I'm a changed person because of it. I felt fully immersed into the landscape of each story. Each of these books contained probably the most memorable characters I've ever read. In particular, Cal, Lee, Gus, and Lorie will stay with me forever.
I wish I could read them for the first time again, I loved them that much. I'm bereft and don't really know where to go from here and what to read next.
Anyways, thanks everyone. What a delight.
by dezzz0322