As the couple grow more comfortable with their supernatural houseguest, they begin to see him as not only a curiosity but a member of the family.

Though the pacing of the story is on the slow side, I enjoyed that about it. The vivid imagery and balance of major events and small but poignant moments helped me get a feel for the setting and lifestyle. This is really more a story about life than a story about ghosts. It’s about the way every individual influences the lives of those around them and how that influence can spread far beyond that to affect the lives of complete strangers and even future generations.

The storyline involving the jaded old local preecher was particularly memorable for me, both because of the humor and because I appreciated how the story highlighted the importance of trying to understand people and where they come from rather than simply making judgments.