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Reviewed by Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite
The Reach of Children by Tim Lebbon is uniquely unlike any of Lebbon’s other books that I have read. Not a horror story, The Reach of Children is a tragically poignant study of a preteen boy and his father as they try to cope with the untimely death of the boy’s mother. A too-young victim of cancer run amok, the death of the woman has a profound effect on both the boy and his father. The first 80% or so of the book is told from the boy’s perspective, as he tries to make sense of his mother’s death. The final chapter is told from the father’s perspective as he faces regrets, unwarranted guilt, and the oblivion found in a bottle.
The Reach of Children showcases Lebbon’s talent as he brings to life the raw emotion these two characters experience while they each seek a way to cope with their new reality. The unfathomable intensity of their private pain is shared only with the reader, as each is afraid to talk to the other about their loss for fear of revealing too much of themselves. With The Reach of Children, Tim Lebbon has demonstrated a far greater scope of talent and writing ability than I previously had realized was his. I consider Lebbon to be an excellent writer of horror. Apparently, he is also an excellent writer of contemporary or realistic fiction. The Reach of Children is not a story you will read; it is a slice of life you will experience. You might want to keep a box of tissues handy.
