Harold Hardscrabble, by G. D. Dess, is a sympathetic novel filled with philosophical musings on the state of society and our place within it.* The story captures the feelings of frustration and helplessness that many of us experience in our daily lives. These sentiments are embodied in the contemplative, quietly charming protagonist, Harold, who, like Walter Mitty, lives largely in his own world of thoughts and dreams. We follow Harold’s transformation from a dreamer to a man of action as he struggles to discover how to live a meaningful life in a materialistic world.
Harold copes admirably with the many disasters and injustices that assail him on his life’s journey; but when he is finally overcome by circumstances beyond his control, he is forced to take matters into his own hands to attain justice for the all the misfortunes he has been made to suffer. This is a story of a quest for self-realization that unfolds slowly as it builds to its explosive climax.
My Thoughts:
I can’t find the words to describe, what this book brings out. The main character’s description being, self-conscious, undecided and a little bit lost. The way he was built for this story was uncanny and realistic. The world building, being open to the imagination, being able to see the character’s world, without the authors writing being too overpowering, instead, more of a guide. This is a masterpiece of writing. Overall I had loved this book, its character and what his mental thought process offered, the beauty of tragedy, the emotions of love, being in a man’s head. I’m stunned.
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