"The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" by Charlie Mackesy - Paul's REVIEW

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Title: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Author: Charlie Mackesy
Release Date: October 10, 2019


Synopsis: The Sunday Times Bestseller and New York Times Bestseller.

'You will not be able to buy a more beautiful book for Christmas for somebody you love' Chris Evans

A book of hope for uncertain times.

Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons.

The conversations of the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been shared thousands of times online, recreated in school art classes, hung on hospital walls and turned into tattoos. In Charlie's first book, you will find his most-loved illustrations and some new ones too.

'A wonderful work of art and a wonderful window into the human heart' Richard Curtis

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Review: I received this book as a birthday gift from my parents for my 32nd birthday. I hadn't heard of it before then so I watched a few youtube videos about the author. What an inspiring story. This book is over a year old, but I'm glad I found it when I did.

I read this book in one sitting. And it didn't take very long. This book is made up of simple (yet exquisite) artwork and small phrases. Each page could stand alone, but together they all tell a story. A story of encouragement, hope, questioning, and finding meaning.

This is the kind of book you just want to leave out and hope others are curious enough to flip it open and get sucked inside. I can see myself keeping it close by my desk so that when I need some quick motivation or inspiration I can just flip through it.

I give this book a 5/5. This book makes a great gift for anyone, but especially creative people or those who need to find self worth.

--PAUL