By John HerseyBusinessman Wissey Jones comes to town with one aim in mind; to buy ten-year-old Barry Rudd, take him away, and use Barry's remarkable intelligence for the greater good. The story is written as a senatorial transcript, interviewing the people involved in Barry's life.
I have read other books by Hersey and loved them, but the transcript writing style really hampered the characters. No action could take place, just testimonies. Plus, a story about how many people sell their souls for material goods and ambition repulsed me. I have to admit I finished reading at least 5 other books while trying to slog through this one.
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