Inspired: A Novel

by William Gerald Sartore

In this highly original first novel, John, a guy in his midtwenties, is concerned about the passivity of his friend Andrew's life. Andrew seems content to sit on the beach, look out at the water and ponder not-too-deep thoughts. After years of witnessing this behavior, John concocts a wild plan to shake up his friend for good.

119 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

William Sartore is the author of 2 books, Inspired: A Novel (2012) and How Way Leads on to Way: Stories from Around the World (2010). He has been living abroad for the past 5 years, jumping back and forth between Africa, Europe, and Asia, and finding endless inspiration for writing along the way. He currently resides in South Korea.

Reviews

[Susan Bybee · Rating 5 out of 5]

An entertaining and original first novel with all the elements -- inner and outer journeys, friendship, and an exotic setting -- for success. I will definitely looking for more of William Sartore's work.

[Paul Cunningham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This neat and tightly structured novel says a lot about friendship and growing up. Andrew is a self-centred dreamer who is pushed out into the real world for the first time, and we observe how he copes, how he doesn’t cope, and how he changes. It’s not a straightforward coming of age story though, but something more satisfying and original. An insightful work.

[Kathe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that really made me think, and reflect on my own path. I could truly relate to the characters and would absolutely revisit this novel from time to time as I continue my journey.