I'm only a few chapters into the book (or 30% done according to me Kindle), and I'm definitely enjoying All Soul's more than I initially thought I would. From the reviews I read, I was expecting it to be more heavily focused on historical events, but thus far it hasn't really been like that. It's MacDonald retelling the story of his family from the very beginning, even before he was born.
It's awesome that it's set in Boston but then again, it's kind of an eye-opener. MacDonald and his family lived in the poorest and most crime-ridden areas of Boston. Some of MacDonald's stories have me shocked. I can't imagine moving to a new neighborhood and being beat up as "initiation" into the neighborhood. And the thought of having to leave the apartment for the night because a well-known, cold-blooded gangster is expected to stop by to seek revenge is appalling.
I'm really enjoying All Soul's more than I thought I would. I picked it because it seemed like the best out of all the other options, but now I'm happy with my choice. As sad and shocking as the story is, there are also glimmers of humor and charm. I'm learning to love all of the characters, namely MacDonald and his family, and that worries me because I know a little bit of what to expect from reviews and I can tell I'm in for some disappointment and sadness.
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