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Marshall Hollenzer is Driving

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I really enjoyed this book!

I couldn't put it down after the first page which compares Marshall, "An average North American Male" ... "plump and balding", to his caged pet bird - "Both had lived three fourths of their expected life span and had another fourth of life to go, if they were lucky".

This sets the tone for the novel which is a thought provoking story written with wit and intelligence.

I should note, however, this is not and it is a book about the character Marshall Hollenzer. It is really a book about people - the choices they make and/or the fate bestowed upon them - and journeys - both physical and spiritual.

This novel is thought provoking, entertaining, and enlightening.

I recommend buying at least two copies - this is the type of book that you will want to share with people you know.

This author is as aware of conflict and drama as he is of the magic of the rhythm in a sentence, and that makes for some beautiful reading.

Egerton's characters and his story are equally strong and thoughtful, and his unique sense of humour makes for a terrific navigator. The emotions of each character ring true, and each situation seems natural to identify with, no matter how bizarre or dreamlike.

This novel is a shiny pebble you want to keep in your pocket, its wisdom executed with style and skill. I highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys having their wet head wrapped in a big, soft, warm towel.

Both of these issues, among others, are examined in this simple yet complex story about a variety of characters, all of whom we recognize.

What lies beneath the skin of the average person? What do they believe in, and why? What makes their worlds shatter? What would make your world shatter?

The author never wastes a word, entertwining the characters in unlikely but believable ways. It's a quick read that lingers with the reader, to make you think about your beliefs, and what you would do for those beliefs.

To each individual, the book could be about God, or the meaning of life, or simply how you fit into the world. This makes the book touching on a personal level. I think every reader will find a different way, and reason, to love this book.

Marshall Hollenzer is Driving tugs at the mind and the heart enveloping three sets of people travelling towards a common understanding of themselves, the world and what it all means. If you need to lose yourself in a wonderful story, this book will provide you with hours of imaginative wisdom.

Thank you Owen for writing this book.

I picked up this book and could not put it down. It kept me up most of two nights. The stories of three very different characters whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways take us on a journey of the discovery of our true human nature, a God at work behind the scenes, and inverted expectations. A nice dose of magical realism in Marshall's character creates some delightful and poignant moments which are metaphors for how easily we delude ourselves about what we really believe. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good story.

I was deeply moved by this book. It is funny and touching. The characters leap out from the pages and grab your attention. The writing is clever, the language poetic in parts, with an underlying satirical humor. Lets have more from this excellent author.

This is a superbly written book. Witty, clever, and thought provoking, I found if hard to put down. It is filled with quirky and interesting characters, prose that flows, and subtle humor that occasionally had me laughing out loud. I cannot wait to read the next book by this promising young author.

Eggerton successfully blends humor and tragedy in this, his debut novel. While weaving three sets of seemingly unrelated characters into one neat package, Eggerton takes the reader on an emotional ride of spiritual discovery. His characters are likeable, and the type that we, as readers, come to care about and share in their ups and downs. Altogether, a great read.