When Parker steals the billfold of a platinum-haired woman
named Zelda in a fancy hotel, he’s just looking to score some cash. But what he ends up with is a life-changing
encounter with a woman who claims to be immortal. Parker, of course, doubts her story, but
there is no denying her influence over people and her ability to charm just about everyone she meets, not least of which is Parker
himself.
Mute and angry at the world
since the death of his father, Parker could use some saving. But Zelda has issues of her own and it is Parker
who thinks he can be her saviour. What results is a
surprise to everyone.
Witty and wise, Wallach creates an original tale that mixes
coming of age with a little Highlander
style mystery (sans the swords and the Sean Connery). A healthy does of fairy tale fantasy is
thrown in through the inclusion of Parker’s writings. While largely peripheral to the story, these fairy tales are good enough to not detract and mostly provide nice interludes. I got a little bored with the
restlessness and constant traveling
around town (San Francisco in this case), but the story kept me hooked and enchanted until
the end. Recommended.
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