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Reviewed by Trisha Dawn Daffon for Readers' Favorite
"A Boy Named Ray" starts with the couple Theo and Mary. These two are good people but their physical deformities had made them outcasts in the town they lived in. People were mean to them and this has driven the couple to leave the place they called home and they look for another one which will be far from any society. They have walked for a long time until they have reached a forest. It intimidated them at first as it was a mysterious and scary place, but they walked on. Soon they found a hidden haven, a small paradise. After making sure that no one lived near the place, they settled in. At first it seemed as though they had everything that they wanted but Mary, in her heart, wanted a child to complete their family. Soon they were blessed with a son and they named him Ray. As the child grew, he brought wonders to the lives of the couple and made something impossible, a miracle which they thought would never happen at all.
I like this book. The words are simple enough for anyone to understand and it made me imagine easily. I could imagine the forest, the town, the kids in the school. The words were so effective that they made me feel as though I was actually there watching them as the story unfolds. The characters are well formed. I could imagine Theo, Mary and Ray as if they were real people. All in all, the story is really that simple and it is not a bad thing. Even those who are not fond of reading would be attracted to read this because it does not have any complications. At first I thought the story was almost surreal and I was afraid people might not be able to relate to it but little by little, it showed me a possibility, a scenario, that could actually happen in real life if we make things work. It succeeded in making me feel inspired and hopeful. Lastly, I think this book would be great for kids. Ray is a great example for them to follow.
