The Woodcarver's Son is an existential novel using the tree turned puppet turned boy to explore what it is to be human.
It is an Everyman story with the tale of the wooden puppet held up to show our own confusion and uncertainty at this life that we experience.
Pinocchio never really knows what he is doing and along the way he ends up living his life. He discovers having the freedom of humanity is not all he thought it might be but that life can only be lived going forward, there is no going back.
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By Robert Staniford
Nov 1, 2011
Whether poetry or works of fiction, I've been an admirer of Danny Fahey's style for some time. This is a writer who puts an incredible amount of thought behind what he does. This latest work does not disappoint. The expansion on his earlier novella has added greater richness and depth to what was already a very satisfying read. Danny's book can be taken at several levels. Those with a philosophical view can enjoy the existential metaphor which the story of Pinocchio seems made for as Danny presents it. If the reader is looking for simple romantic tragedy, this novel provides that as well. This certainly is not a book to put down and forget. It has sufficient hooks in it to make the reader want to pick it up and read over and over to find those things he may have missed on previous readings. The poetic style of Danny's writing works well with the theme he's chosen. His characters and images spring easily to life and leave a strong impression.
