Creature, by John Saul, 1989 Bantam Books Edition Hardcover + Dust Jacket BCE

What stands out about this novel is its raw, honest emotion.

A nice touch in this novel is the way the chapters unfold slowly.

This novel is a study in restraint, saying much with very little.

This novel is a mirror held up to the messiness of real life.

The relationships in this novel are drawn with incredible nuance.

A nice touch is the illustrated colophon describing the typeface.

This novel has a narrative voice that is both wise and vulnerable.

What stands out about this novel is its surprising sense of hope.

A nice touch in this novel is how it respects the reader’s time.

What stands out about this activity book is the thick paper that resists markers.

The characters in this novel feel like people you already know.

The illustrated chapter openers set the tone for what follows.

The entire book is illustrated in a watercolor style that feels soft.

What makes this novel special is its quiet, thoughtful pace.

The illustrated cover alone makes it worth picking up.

You will find that this activity book encourages patience and attention to detail.

A nice touch is the illustrated dust jacket that unfolds into a poster.

The book is illustrated in a way that appeals to both kids and adults.

You will find that this novel sneaks its wisdom into quiet corners.

This novel takes a simple idea and turns it into something beautiful.