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Charlie Lyle loves science, natural history and the world of the mind, and these are his refuge as he copes with his drug addicted mother and a world of circumstances beyond his he grasp. Baffled by how he has ended up in residential treatment, he turns to the works of Charles Darwin to understand his predicament, his fellow residents - and to find a way out. Against all odds, he falls in love and it is this cataclysmic relationship that propels him on a cross-country journey and a collision course with his own history. More a work of philosophy than psychology, Dyed Soulsexplores a dystopian world where narcissism subsumes wisdom, and Orwellian doublethink supplants reason. "Dyed Souls, or Catcher in the Cuckoo's Nest...measured, intelligent and quite gripping. It's the plot that will make this book stand out, and it's a very good one. For the teen it has a galling coming-of-age, redemption quest. For the adult it has that, as well as a literary look at a singular fictional life. 4.5 Stars." John Lloyd, TheBookBag.com "Gary Santorella is a writer of substance, an important fresh novelist who deserves wide attention... This novel is of the highest quality, one that pleads to be read by young adults who face similar barricades, but also one that will impress readers of fine literature. Simply put, it's brilliant!" Grady Harp, San Francisco Review of Books "Heart wrenching (and warming) with a timeless feel, Dyed Souls is an absolute must read for fans of literary drama and coming of age novels." Indie Book Reviewers "Dyed Souls is the heartbreaking story of a 13-year-old boy as he is forced to face a harsh world that doesn't seem to understand him...it is a dark tale of survival and growing up much too quickly. It is an emotional, unraveling, and thought-provoking story that everyone will enjoy reading. 5 Stars." Rabia Tanveer, Readers' Favorite 2018 Named one of the The Bookbag'sTop Ten Indie Books of the Year 2018 Chill with a BookReader's Choice Award Winner 2018 Silver Award Winner, Global Ebook Awards 2020 Finalist, International Book Awards… (plus d'informations)
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Dyed Souls by Gary Santorella is a classic in philosophical literature. A very touching 5 star, must-read story
Poor Charles! My motherly instincts wanted to wrap my arms around him and take care of him forever… and that is great writing! From the first page until the last Santorella invites us deep into the psyche of a troubled teenage boy. I wondered all the way through this book if it was the author’s own story because it reads much like an autobiographical novel, especially the last chapter. On reflection, I believe there is a mix of truth and fiction in this tale, whether that stems from personal knowledge in some way or from massive research doesn’t matter, was this truth – or very cleverly written fiction, does is make this a book that moved me and brought tears to my eyes.
With thoroughly compelling characters, and Gary Santorella’s eloquent and sensitive writing style you will find it hard to put this book out of your mind once you have put it down.
Charles is a recluse, retreating from his pain and loneliness into a world of books and internal dialogue. Abandoned, yet again, by his drug addicted mother, he tries to crawl into a shell of words and learning. Some parts of the story, Charles’ discoveries are very philosophical and deep as he struggles to understand what life is all about. There are a number of strong characters in the book. Margo, what a poor mixed up girl, yet his love of her helps to bring Charles out of isolation. Javier, was another strong teenager that helped to bring more depth and meaning into Charles life which encourages him to start really noticing his peers for the first time since arriving at the Residential Treatment Village.
The blurb does not carry a warning of rape content and I believe it should, this is a ‘trigger’ that some readers cannot read. That said, the very short scene is done simply without graphics, and is integral to the storyline.
There is one beautiful line in the book that for me sums up this emotional story… “The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.”
This novel is a moving, heart-felt masterpiece that deserves a place on your bookcase. Dyed Souls by Gary Santorella is highly recommended. ( )
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Charlie Lyle loves science, natural history and the world of the mind, and these are his refuge as he copes with his drug addicted mother and a world of circumstances beyond his he grasp. Baffled by how he has ended up in residential treatment, he turns to the works of Charles Darwin to understand his predicament, his fellow residents - and to find a way out. Against all odds, he falls in love and it is this cataclysmic relationship that propels him on a cross-country journey and a collision course with his own history. More a work of philosophy than psychology, Dyed Soulsexplores a dystopian world where narcissism subsumes wisdom, and Orwellian doublethink supplants reason. "Dyed Souls, or Catcher in the Cuckoo's Nest...measured, intelligent and quite gripping. It's the plot that will make this book stand out, and it's a very good one. For the teen it has a galling coming-of-age, redemption quest. For the adult it has that, as well as a literary look at a singular fictional life. 4.5 Stars." John Lloyd, TheBookBag.com "Gary Santorella is a writer of substance, an important fresh novelist who deserves wide attention... This novel is of the highest quality, one that pleads to be read by young adults who face similar barricades, but also one that will impress readers of fine literature. Simply put, it's brilliant!" Grady Harp, San Francisco Review of Books "Heart wrenching (and warming) with a timeless feel, Dyed Souls is an absolute must read for fans of literary drama and coming of age novels." Indie Book Reviewers "Dyed Souls is the heartbreaking story of a 13-year-old boy as he is forced to face a harsh world that doesn't seem to understand him...it is a dark tale of survival and growing up much too quickly. It is an emotional, unraveling, and thought-provoking story that everyone will enjoy reading. 5 Stars." Rabia Tanveer, Readers' Favorite 2018 Named one of the The Bookbag'sTop Ten Indie Books of the Year 2018 Chill with a BookReader's Choice Award Winner 2018 Silver Award Winner, Global Ebook Awards 2020 Finalist, International Book Awards
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Poor Charles! My motherly instincts wanted to wrap my arms around him and take care of him forever… and that is great writing! From the first page until the last Santorella invites us deep into the psyche of a troubled teenage boy. I wondered all the way through this book if it was the author’s own story because it reads much like an autobiographical novel, especially the last chapter. On reflection, I believe there is a mix of truth and fiction in this tale, whether that stems from personal knowledge in some way or from massive research doesn’t matter, was this truth – or very cleverly written fiction, does is make this a book that moved me and brought tears to my eyes.
With thoroughly compelling characters, and Gary Santorella’s eloquent and sensitive writing style you will find it hard to put this book out of your mind once you have put it down.
Charles is a recluse, retreating from his pain and loneliness into a world of books and internal dialogue. Abandoned, yet again, by his drug addicted mother, he tries to crawl into a shell of words and learning. Some parts of the story, Charles’ discoveries are very philosophical and deep as he struggles to understand what life is all about. There are a number of strong characters in the book. Margo, what a poor mixed up girl, yet his love of her helps to bring Charles out of isolation. Javier, was another strong teenager that helped to bring more depth and meaning into Charles life which encourages him to start really noticing his peers for the first time since arriving at the Residential Treatment Village.
The blurb does not carry a warning of rape content and I believe it should, this is a ‘trigger’ that some readers cannot read. That said, the very short scene is done simply without graphics, and is integral to the storyline.
There is one beautiful line in the book that for me sums up this emotional story… “The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.”
This novel is a moving, heart-felt masterpiece that deserves a place on your bookcase. Dyed Souls by Gary Santorella is highly recommended. (