The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow is about a young boy, born without a voice box, yet in it’s place he has a remarkable gift of hearing; one that encompasses every single sound in the universe. On top of that, he can communicate telepathically with his late father. The reason he was born with such a gift is seemingly to help fix all that is broken in the lives of his grieving mother; Dancy, his guilt-ridden grandmother; Letice and the restless spirit of his father; William. With the help of his father’s gentle guidance and a Creole housekeeper endowed with her own special gifts; Trinidad Prefontaine, Bonaventure works to heal the souls of his family members by unraveling long-buried secrets.
This is one of the most richly descriptive novels I’ve read in a long time. At one point, I found myself wanting to bust out a pack of crayons and start colouring, so I too could experience the sound of each colour like Bonaventure! This book would be perfect for fans of magical realism in literature because it reads like a fairy tale. It’s an enjoyable read that’s not too long (400 pages) and has a sentimental happy ending. Take it along as your vacation read or on your every-day commute to become teleported within its magical pages. I highly recommend reading The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow, if you want to take a break from your daily grind.
Kamaljit
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