This reads like Tim Bowler's first novel. While a very fast read, it lacks character depth and doesn't build the story enough to really garner the reader's sympathies. The boat races are the most descriptive, with the intent of building suspense; but, instead they are just cumbersome. Midget's relationship with the boat-maker could have been much richer, Seb's relationship with Jenny could have been much more interesting, and the psychiatriatrist and father were never really explored and revealed. So, while this was a quick and easy read, it left me empty at the end. ( )

An unusual story with unexpected elements. ( )