All the Colors of the Dark

by Chris Whitaker

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

Patch has always been a little different, especially in the small town he called home. He was born with one eye to a family without much money. In a town like his, that’s enough to make him different. But his mom raised him to embrace the pirate theme, and so he did.

Perhaps that’s why he didn’t hesitate - why he jumped in to save that girl when nobody else was around to do so. Unfortunately, stepping in may have saved her, but it changed the lives of Patch and everyone around him.

My Review:

Holy smokes. All the Colors of the Dark is an AMAZING read, if I may say so. This probably gets my award for favorite thriller of the year (and it’s only September!). This is the first novel I’ve read by Chris Whitaker, but you better believe I will read through his entire catalog now.

To put it simply, I loved All the Colors of the Dark. It’s rich, complex, beautifully written, and so emotional. I was tied to this story from when Patch made that fateful decision, and I’m not sure it will ever let me go.

Part of what I loved about All the Colors of the Dark is the different perspectives. We have Patch, the rogue pirate/cowboy character who grabs onto the past and lets it guide his movements (and morals) going forward.

Then we have Saint, his best friend. She is also forever changed by what happened, and she, too, chases answers. But not alongside Patch. They chose very different paths for their answers, and I cherished the perspectives this gave us.

If you’re looking for a longer, character-driven thriller, I strongly suggest checking out All the Colors of the Dark. This book will get under your skin.

Highlights:
Mystery/Thriller
Historical Fiction
Multiple Perspectives
Complicated Situation
Dedication to the End

Trigger Warnings:
Abductions (children)
Stalking/Abuse
Cancer


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