Past Imperfect

G D Harrison

• 12 maart 2021
• 9781843966272

Samenvatting:

Colin Smith is a social worker and has been on this planet for about five decades. He lives with his mother in a quiet town where nothing much happens. He enjoys his vocation, specialising in one-to-one interaction with people who are not expected to live much longer. He is trained in the counselling of patients and their families as they travel along the journey involving the inevitable death of a loved one.

Colin has one particular patient that challenges him, as their symptoms don’t match the expected journey which the textbooks dictate, and he is drawn into an intriguing world of new lessons for both his patient and himself as he develops new ideas to ease their situation.

But Colin becomes involved in his own personal journey as his mother divulges news that changes the normally level-headed Colin, and it is he who is perhaps in need of help as he uncovers more and more about his own life. Family secrets unfold and Colin has to try and adapt his once-stable life to include his new status. Even then, further unexpected revelations push Colin beyond the edge of his passive demeanour.

Review by Lesley Jones, Readers' Favorite:

Past Imperfect by GD Harrison is such an imaginative and well written storyline that draws you into the world of the characters immediately. I simply adored Colin's personality. He was extremely kind and considerate but there was also a deep sadness surrounding him too. The relationship he shared with his mother was truly endearing and as the plot unfolded, you realize why they shared such a close bond. There are many layers to the plot which kept being revealed as the story progressed and these interesting revelations kept my attention consistently. Samuel was also a well-created character with many hidden secrets about his past which I totally did not see coming.

Review by Tammy Ruggles, Readers' Favorite:

"I love how Harrison begins his book in 12-year-old Samuel's POV. It immediately pulls you into the story of someone else's life. And then you learn that Samuel isn't exactly 12, but the plot and characters gradually begin to unfold and reveal what's going on.

"The author does a lovely job of creating a world we can believe in, and characters we care about. This slice-of-life piece is a character study too and gets even more interesting as the story moves forward. I enjoy how Harrison handles the emotions of his characters--realistic and empathetic. The secret revealed to Colin is
a real shocker, and you will want to keep reading to see how it plays out. You'll find yourself standing in the shoes of the characters and maybe you'll wonder how you would fare in such a situation. Past Imperfect by GD Harrison is the perfect book to read if you like family dramas and self-discoveries."