One split second can change the trajectory of a life. Subsequently, the lives of all those people surrounding that life are deeply affected as well.

In empathetic prose, Sara Baker has laid bare the hopes, dreams, guilty secrets, and imaginings of those most affected by a tragic accident.

Anyone who prefers a fast-paced narrative will be very disappointed in this novel. The pace was ponderously slow – as if the timekeeper himself slowed it down… It spoke to many human emotions such as disappointment, failure, bitterness, broken dreams and personal inadequacies.

The scenes where the late singer Peggy Lee comes to David Masters’ bedside, though I’m sure they had artistic merit, did nothing to further the story in my personal opinion.

This was a superbly wrought work of literary fiction, but it was just too melancholic for my taste. A moving and thoughtful story which was realistic, yet the characters were so very broken and lacking hope that it left me feeling despondent.

“The Timekeeper’s Son” will probably be the perfect novel for some readers, it just didn’t fill me with reading joy. Perhaps this is too close to the truth of people’s lives to relish as entertainment.

This books is going to be like marmite, you'll either love it or hate it's over sentimental full of itself American type sentiment. It was a bit ott for me. If you like Donna Tartt's pretentiousness you may find things to love here.

A moving and serious novel about mistakes, losses, forgiveness, and healing. Sound like a thousand others? That's only because the themes are universal and eternal. It's what Baker does with them that makes this book unique and worth reading. She begins by placing the characters in a carefully depicted setting (a small town in Georgia) and then introduces a shocking event that links people in the town who would otherwise never have met. Although this kind of plot device can seem forced or contrived, Baker's version feels true to life. As you get to see the newly-connected characters interact, you learn that they have much in common, despite their obvious differences. In the end there are no easy answers, no happy endings, no simple solutions. But--there is hope and a sense of new possibilities, despite the damage that cannot be undone. It's left to the reader to imagine the characters' futures, something I found myself doing once I had finished the book. The climax of the book is quite cinematic, a tour de force of sorts that sweeps the reader along. And her insights into the heart of a troubled young man/boy are perceptive

Gripping tale of how our unintended actions influence our lives and how we are forever affected by them. Poor Josh, life really dealt him a harsh hand- learning disabled, poor home life, harsh father, and now a car accident involving a prominent member of his community. So sad to read at first. I think most of us have defining moments in our lives that influence the remainder of our lives. This book does offer closure in the end. It's well written and I thought the characters were well developed. They felt like neighbors pretty quickly. Good book.

A journey through the stages of life. Leaving one to reflect where they are, where they dreamt they'd be and where their future may lead them.

Thank you NetGalley and Deeds Publishing for the moving novel The Timekeeper's Son, by Sara Baker. This was an unexpected read for me. Illustrating the power of support, acknowledgement and kindness to each other, and to family members. The thirst of it within us, as well as the grave results with the lack of such things provided. About passions and dreams for a bright future. A story of an unfortunate circumstance and the ripple effects of it. The struggle of a teenager boy and of middle aged persons. A thoughtfully written story!

A novel about life, How one accident can have an enormous effect on so many more than the just the victim. It is a story about the decisions we make and the paths we take, but more than anything else it is a story of forgiveness and of love. It is a wonderful read, full of people each dealing with this accident as well as other things in their lives. These characters are very easy to relate to and I was able to connect to each in a different way. The book is well written and will keep you engaged. It moves along well and flows smooth. While it is a long book is it a a read that is well worth it.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.