This was one of several books that were on a list of recommended books for my son to read over the summer and since I like to know what sorts of things he's reading, I decided I would give it a go first. This book is such a fantastic story! Mr. Gaiman tells stories that pull you right into the world and this one is no different. I immediately grew attached to Silas and feel like we all need to follow up and see how both he AND Bod have fared as time's marched onward.