The Movement: A Children's Story for Grown-ups

by Dave Burns

"We were made... then we were left." - The Other

The Movement: A Children's Story for Grown-ups is the tale of a little clockwork man and his search for the Maker and the cruel joke. Told by the narrator in a 'sitting around the fireplace enjoying a warm cup of cocoa' sort of way, the reader embarks on a journey through a wondrous land inhabited by wondrous creatures. Yet, the reader soon discovers that the wonder of these creatures is blanketed in a thick comforter of despair brought on by the cruelty of the joke.

Curl up in a comfy chair. dear Reader - cocoa and cookies at the ready - and embark on this whimsical tale of discovery. And - if I may dare to speak? - who knows what you may discover...

For the child in all of us
- D

140 pages, Paperback

First published September 25, 2011

Reviews

[Tmholland38 · Rating 2 out of 5]

I stumbled across this as a free download when I got my new Kindle Fire. It was short and had gotten a good review online so I figured I had nothing to lose. The story was a quick read and the writing was very conversational and a little quirky. The story wasn't bad but overall it seemed like a basic biblical allegory. The "toy" goes on search for its Maker to answer the question of the meaning of like and why it is difficult. After overcoming a series of obstacles and meeting other toys, both good and bad, he meets the Maker only to say, the journey has revealed your power and wisdom and my wish is the other will learn the same through their experience. Definitely nothing earth-shattering there.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this author's creative approach to wording! "As clear and voicy as a voice could sound - a sort of low, gravelly voice, with too much hiss and not enough purr." (Chapter 13) The conversational narration style makes you feel comfortable and at home in the book.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this author's creative approach to wording! "As clear and voicy as a voice could sound - a sort of low, gravelly voice, with too much hiss and not enough purr." (Chapter 13) The conversational narration style makes you feel comfortable and at home in the book.

[Brooke Fradd · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't get it. I feel like I'm missing something.