THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT

Michael Goldstrom delivers this beautifully depicted novel, with its themes of family, friendship, and love. Brothers Ed and Allard have an unbreakable bond. During their childhood, they decide to go ice skating on a river near their New Hampshire home, and there they notice a girl who is trapped in the ice. She’s saved, and Allard develops a connection with her. Allard’s love for Sarah grows, and soon she feels like part of the family. A dramatic twist involving Allard’s brother, Ed, brings depth to the story. As narrator, Goldstrom strengthens the novel’s perspective on how grief and the pivotal moments it brings can change the course of a life, the people involved, and a story. D.Z. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2013]