All the Colours of the Dark – Chris Whittaker
Late one summer, the town of Monta Clare is shattered by the abduction of teenager Joseph ‘Patch’ Macauley. Nobody more so than Saint Brown, who will risk everything to find her best friend.
But when she does: it will break her heart.
Patch lies alone in a pitch-black room – until he feels a hand in his. Her name is Grace and, though they cannot see each other, she lights their world with her words.
But when he escapes: there is no sign she ever even existed.
Left with only her voice and her name, he paints her from broken memories – and charts an epic search to find her.
As years turn to decades, and hope becomes obsession, Saint will shadow his journey – on a darker path to hunt down the man who took them – and set free the only boy she ever loved.
Even if finding the truth means losing each other forever…
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Sharon Curran –
FROM BOOK CLUB MEETING: All the Colours of the Dark was a poignant read that explores the complexities of human emotion and the ripple effects of trauma. This book captivated us with its short, impactful chapters that drew us into the tumultuous lives of its characters. We found ourselves immersed in the story, feeling the weight of each character’s struggle as they navigated their fractured realities.
At the heart of the story is an obsession that drives one character to seek out Grace, a search that often blinds him to his own suffering and the lives he disrupts along the way. What struck us most was the relentless cycle of hope and despair; every time it seemed the characters were on the verge of finding a glimmer of happiness, fate would intervene in cruel ways. This relentless ebb and flow kept us engaged, as we rooted for the characters to break free from their struggles. Overall, “All the Colours of the Dark” is a thought-provoking read that leaves a lasting impression, urging us to reflect on our own perspectives and the fragility of human connections. It’s not an easy read as some members found but overall we gave it 3.5/5.