I was completely sucked in to this novel. Though it seems like such a simple story there is definitely a great deal going on underneath it all, great truths about life revealed for absorption by the unconscious. Honestly I feel like the author was talking about one unveiling, solidifying the darkness within oneself, coming to terms and understanding it so as to reabsorb it and become whole once again. True unity between the unconscious and conscious mind. A journey which each person in his life is truly here to do, and the sooner they begin upon that path the better for them. Every child should read this book. They may not understand the undertones but it may honestly influence them on their path. Surely a reread in the future.