The Garden God: A Tale of Two Boys

"The Garden God: A Tale of Two Boys" by Forrest Reid, is a compelling story set in the early 1900s that looks at the pure bonds of friendship and the start of thoughtful growth in two young boys named Graham Iddesleigh and Harold Brocklehurst, as they discover life, love, and challenges within their peaceful environment. The novel starts with Graham, who is in touch with a friend. The letters give hints of a life of deep thought and studying with his father. Growing up in a unique way with dream-like memories of his home garden helps shape Graham's point of view on the world. As Graham heads off to school, the writer hints that Graham is about to enter into a more social type of environment. There, he meets Harold, who is very much like the vision of his childhood and plays a big part in waking up Graham’s eagerness and dreams. This first look sets the scene for a thoughtful look at their friendship and the troubles they face while dealing with what society says they should be and what they really want.