From the front flap - "Tim Farmsworth is a handsome, healthy man, aging with the grace of a matinee idol. His wife, Jane, still loves him and for all its quiet trials, their marriage is still stronger than most. Despite long hours at the office, he remains passionate about his work, and his partnership at a prestigious Manhattan law firm means that the work he does is important. An even as his daughter, Becka, retreats being her guitar, her dreadlocks, and her puppy fat, he offers her every on of a father's honest lies about her being the most beautiful girl in the world. He loves his wife, his family, his work, his home. And then one day he stands up and walks out. And keeps walking."
In the spirit of full disclosure, I am still not sure how I feel about this book. At first, I was intrigued by the mysterious illness that affects Tim. Why does he keep walking? How has it gone undiagnosed for so long? I kept thinking that I would get answers but I didn't. The book was hard to read because seeing Tim and his family struggle was hard to read about. It was fascinating to see how each of the family members cope with this challenge and how it drastically affects all of their lives. That being said, the book left me feeling a little but unfulfilled. Like I said at the beginning, I am still not sure about this book.
Title: TheUnnamed
Author: Joshua Ferris
Publisher:Reagan Arthur Books
Source: Library
Rating: 3/5
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