Blue Lawn by William Taylor

Author, William Taylor

It happens. We live life, our hearts tell us one thing, our minds tell another. In The Blue Lawn by William Taylor, David, a near-16-year-old boy, can't help but feel funny around Theo - a boy a few years older who was held back in school. They're nothing alike. Theo likes driving fast, smoking cigarettes and being lazy. David hunts, plays rugby and likes gardens. A friendship that starts with fists flying and anger develops into something neither one of them can truly explain - but something neither one really wants to lose.

The Blue Lawn was a wonderful, touching short story (122 pages). I enjoyed every chapter. The writing style of Taylor was enjoyable and easy to follow. My heart followed David's side of the relationship through ups, downs and all-arounds. When he was

If you're looking for a short, sweet read I would encourage this. Meet Theo's grandma - a strange, but loving, gardener who drives a Porsche. Meet David's family - a little rough on the edges, but simply sweet to the core. And of course hear the heart-clutching story of David and Theo - an unforeseen friendship on a path to the unknown - waiting for but not believing in the reality that is blue lawn.
jealous, anxious or confused, I was able to relate and understand where his feelings were coming from. We all have experienced similar situations and feelings at one time or another. By the end, I just wanted to cry for multiple reasons for multiple characters.