Whether one reads it as an adult or a Young Adult does not matter, though, because of its darker aspects, I would not recommend for anyone younger than seventh grade.
Set in 1980's Niagara Falls, the story is neurosurgeon Jacob Baker's looking back on his seminal twelfth Summer, when things came to a head with the titular club, and a sad family secret he finally is told that makes the novel insightful, as well as fun.
Honestly written, from both a child and adult perspective, this is the perfect "fun" book for me, after finishing Uwe Johnson's "Anniversaries," or anyone who has conquered an similar challenging work. Like, say, "Clarissa," by Samuel Richardson.
The book reminded me of another posted on here, "Meddling Kids," by Eddie Cantero. This is more satisfying, and as one interested in things occult myself, I love Uncle Calvin's Occultorium, as he calls it. And what a great character. One does not learn how great, until the very end.
If this is Craig Davidson's debut, I look forward to more.
And if you need something light, but driven, this is the book for you!
Cheers, girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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