Today I have a review of A Collar for Cerberus, a sleeper of a novel that deserves the praise and accolades I have seen showered on it thus far. Thank you to my Goodreads’ friend, Tudor Queen, for the recommendation! I would not have known about this book otherwise.
My Thoughts:
A Collar for Cerberus by Matt Stanley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
All the Stars to A Collar for Cerberus! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
A Collar for Cerberus opens with a college graduate stepping off a bus just outside a small town in Greece. He has traveled there, on a whim and far from home, to hopefully meet someone he has admired in his studies of English, Nobel laureate Irakles Bastounis. From the opening paragraph, I knew I stumbled into an exceptional read.
Not only does our main character meet his idol, he becomes his driver. Together they take on Greece in Bastounis’ dusty, vintage Peugeot.
What awaits the reader from this point on is practically indescribable as the two embark upon their journey. There are layers upon layers of things to ponder, sage words from Bastounis, and important life lessons learned along the way. I am keeping it short here because there is likewise a journey for the reader, and I want it to be completely yours as you experience it.
Overall, A Collar for Cerberus is an ode to Greece, its rich landscapes and history, as well as its beautiful people. A Collar for Cerberus is about living in the moment, and it is wholly engaging, enriching, and honest. At the end of it all, it was also resonant and affecting, and I absolutely loved it.
Thank you to Thistle Publishing for the complimentary copy. All opinions are my own. A Collar for Cerberus will be published on July 26, 2018.
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Synopsis:
Never meet your heroes…
A naïve English graduate arrives in Greece seeking experience and perhaps an encounter with his literary hero: Nobel laureate and irascible old hell-raiser Irakles Bastounis. Agreeing to act as driver for Bastounis, the young man finds himself on a hectic, adventurous and always challenging tour of Greece’s wonders – an apprentice in how to live life to the fullest.
As the road trip progresses, the questions arise. Is Bastounis still an addict? Who is following him and why? Is he researching his final, much-anticipated novel? Who are the people he’s meeting along the way? And how far will one young man ultimately go in the name of experience?
A Collar for Cerberus is a story about time, life, pleasure and the decisions we make.
Pretty picture. Wonderful review. I want to read this one now. 🚗🕌📚
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Thanks, Virginia! This was such a heartwarming read. I hope you enjoy it! 💕
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Lovely review Jennifer, this looks like a beautiful book that I’ve never heard of! I love getting to visit a country through a book!😍
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Thank you, Berit! It’s a quiet novel I’m so grateful I heard about through Goodreads, and it was wonderful to explore Greece again! ♥️
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Will have to add this one. I am always on the lookout for five star “Jennifer” reads. 🙂
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I think you’ll enjoy this one, Marialyce!
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Wow! Awesome review Jen! I’ve never heard of this book or the author….😊💖
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Thanks, Sus! It definitely deserves some love. If it wasn’t for a GR friend, I never would have found it, and I’m so grateful I read it! ♥️
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Sounds great, and I don’t think I’ve been to modern Greece yet on my Around the World challenge – shall see if I can squeeze it in somewhere… 😀
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Oh, fun, FF! I loved this book, and I hope it’ll be a good fit for you, too! And your challenge!
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Oooh interesting! I’m definitely intrigued 🤔 Lovely review Jen!
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Thanks, Beth! This was such a lovely read! I hope it gets some more love!
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You’ve once again managed to intrigue me. I’m going to have to try this one. Thank you. Brian
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Thanks, Brian! I could see you really digging in to this one. I hope it’s a good read for you, too. 😊
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Here’s yet another book of yours that I have to add to my TBR! This sounds so, so fantastic. Also, that title! I love it and am super curious as to what it represents!
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Oh, yes, Kathy! This is a great one to add! So much to think about. I love the title, too! This author is brilliant.
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I’d never heard of this book. Thanks for telling us about it.
I think I’ve picked up a few treasures on Amazon Prime Day. Can’t wait to get started on them. ☺️
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You’re welcome, Laurie! This one really surprised me! I can’t wait to hear about your newest reads from Prime Day. 💗
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