by Rebecca Makkai
Lucy is a librarian in Missouri, and 10-yr old Ian Drake is a regular visitor and borrower. His parents start to disagree with his (and Lucy's) choice of reading material. Lucy then discovers that they have enrolled Ian in anti-gay classes (not that he is, just to make sure he won't be). Ian wants to run away, and he starts out on his plan by spending the night (unnoticed) in the library. Lucy finds herself part of his plan when she discovers him there the next morning, and drives him out of town, not knowing where they're going. So begins a journey of lies but also of finding oneself, and discovering an awareness of other people's feelings. At what point, if at all, should Lucy convince Ian that he must return home to his overbearing parents?
Very americanised, I must admit I only enjoyed about the last half.
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