Landon Roussel

This was the first 'Camino' story I have ever read and I found the genre rather unfamiliar. Those who love this genre will no doubt welcome this latest tale. This simple but well-written book recounts the true story of the author's personal journey of reconciliation to his brother—a one-time drug addict—in an intensely frank and moving way. For me (someone with no interest in pilgrimage), the journey descriptions served as a background for the resolution of this far more important narrative.
It is very difficult in true stories to achieve engaging character development – but not impossible. I found myself wishing the author could have more fully developed the characters of the main protagonists, and thus engage the reader with a sense of the developing drama. Instead, sentences are generally short and to the point in a 'matter of fact' sort of way. This does not detract, however, from the naturally powerful quality of the story, even without a more developed style of writing.
I have never lived through the trauma of loving someone with an addiction, but it is to the author's credit that I was 'touched' just by reading of his family's situation. (Readers should be aware that this book contains some strong language).… (mere)