This is not a good book for the extreme linear thinker. I found it a bit frustrating, but maybe that is because too much internet browsing and magazine reading is making my attention span way too short! This is definitely a mellow story, and will appeal to people who like a quirky plot. In my mind, I pictured the whole thing like a Wes Anderson movie. ( )

this was a weird a book, made sense at the end but the repetition of it made me sick/bored which I guess was the point. love the author not so much this work. ( )

Young Adult book. A brother goes missing in the small town of Lily, Arkansas around the same time that the long-thought extinct Lazarus Woodpecker is sighted. The town and family negotiate the hopeful aspect of a boom from the Lazarus while the family tries to deal with their missing son/brother.

Great characterizations of both small town life, grieving and growing up. Throw in a few quirky characters and some serious Southern Baptist flair and it makes for a very enjoyable read. ( )

it has its moments, but was underwhelmed at the end. ( )

Advance copy. ( )