The Young Balboas

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Summary: A terrific, quick read!
Review: George King has written a fast-paced, readable novel which has to touch the hearts of all growing up in the fifties. He has shown a nice style and interwoven enough mystery to keep the reader interested in turning the pages. Mr. King has a keen sense of character and a fine grasp of words that lends a sense of realism as the story unfolds. I didn't put the book down until I finished it because I wanted to know what happened to all of the characters involved. Good job, Mr. King. Glad I had the opportunity to read your book. I have a sense of knowing you a bit, because I couldn't help but think as I was reading, that George King's memories were being revisited through Jim. Am I right?

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Summary: FOR ALL OF THOSE OF US WITH MEMORIES OF THE FIFTIES
Review: George King has written a fast-paced, readable novel which has to touch the hearts of all growing up in the fifties. He has shown a nice style and interwoven enough mystery to keep the reader interested in turning the pages. Mr. King has a keen sense of character and a fine grasp of words that lends a sense of realism as the story unfolds. I didn't put the book down until I finished it because I wanted to know what happened to all of the characters involved. Good job, Mr. King. Glad I had the opportunity to read your book. I have a sense of knowing you a bit, because I couldn't help but think as I was reading, that George King's memories were being revisited through Jim. Am I right?

Rating:
Summary: A terrific, quick read!
Review: Mr. King is a transporter. He not only carried me back to the era of the 50's, but also placed me in the heart of the Panamanian jungle. I would even have enjoyed more description of this setting, though the book is certainly long enough at 428 pages. I was pleased by the amount of humor worked into the adventures of the main character, especially an episode where a sloth gets loose during a church service. The plot is a real page-turner, with all the characters' stories weaving together in the climax. The prologue and the epilogue added a touching note, as I was able to learn what happened to the main characters later in their lives. A terrific, quick read!