Through Jeff's eyes, you can see Dicey as most people see her, and you can experience the love and hate that encircle and ensnare Jeff and Melody. ' Although this book was not my favorite of Voigt's novels, 'A Solitary Blue' was extremely touching and gave me a break from Dicey's life, but intertwined it with Jeff's in a compelling way. I'll just read it again to be able to give it a good review.:D ' - anna, ' I wish I could give this book more stars. I have *always* remembered the last sentence of this book: (view spoiler) ' - Becky, Remembering this book makes me realize that it's a rare thing: the teen book that does this good a job getting inside someone's head (a boy, too!) and evoking a sense of place (South Carolina). ' The book seemed dry overall, but a good read for a lazy day. Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:.

Though this series is twenty + years old, it's a classic that everyone should read.' Boys will be able to relate to him, his trials and tribulations - troubled relationships w/ family & friends- and girls will find it refreshing to find a male character with depth. Jeff, the main character, is a young man with many complex emotions and experiences.

HOMECOMING and DARCY'S SONG were excellent too! I read those books a long time ago, but didn't continue with the series until now. 'This is the third book I have read in the Tillerman Family series by Cynthia Voigt. Narrator Jeff Woodman holds listeners spellbound as he narrates the teenage boy's poignant struggles to accept himself before he can really know others. If Jeff is perfect, maybe his father won't leave like his mother.

Award-winning novelist for young adults, Cynthia Voigt creates this moving tale of a youngster discovering genuine family love.

A solitary blue