Chasing the Ferryman

by Eleanor C. Horner

Book by Horner, Eleanor C.

Paperback

Reviews

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. If writing is a craft, Horner is a master craftswoman. Her writing is engaging, humorous, and very readable while skillfully maintaining a balance of art and rhythm throughout her work. The main story line of dealing with loss as an adult is tempered by the humorous and sometimes painful process of growing up. Horner's work could be labled a story of suicide, of sisterhood, of a search for identity, or simply a story of affirmation. However, none of these terms could sum up what this novel is--a brilliant balance of what makes up our lives: the humor, the pain, and eventual acceptance of both.

[Elizabeth Horner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay so this book was written by my twin sister and our mutti tells everyone it has a lot of swear words and drug references, but being the trooper that she is, she promotes the hell out of it because it descriptive and dark and funny and fabulous. And for the record I am not suicidal but I do make dioramas that are a mix between Joseph Cornell and Betty Crocker. So get off your ass as buy a copy, buy two (one for your evil twin).

[Jake Stevenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Chasing the Ferryman” by Eleanor C. Horner, is a grim yet humorous story of a twin trying to cope with and understand her life after her sister’s suicide. She has to battle her thoughts to find peace of mind and confront her feelings about her own existence. An incredible tale that allows the reader to connect with the narrator’s hardships, feelings, and sorrows- it opens new gateways of thinking as to what life really is and to what its all really worth.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was fascinated by the relationship shared by the twin sisters. How close is this to reality? I really want my book group to read this because one of the mothers has twin daughters. The flashbacks to the twins childhood brought the characters alive and set the stage for the tragedy of suicide and rebirth.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a sucker for a book who shifts between the present and the past- and this book does so very well. The more you read the more you reveal about the bond of two sisters and demon that is depression. I am excited to see what else the author puts out, hopefully in the near future!

[Erika]

Like a voyeur looking in a window, this book gives you insights into the very personal minds of twins. Out of a tragic event, you can feel the pains of a lost one, not merely a family member but of one that is mind and sole is that of your own.

[Shea C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eleanor Horner was intriguing and captivating when reading this story about her twin sister.