As secrets slowly unfurl, Blue’s beliefs–about Goji, the guidelines that govern their seemingly idyllic lives, and the nature of family itself–begin to shift. The passing months bring upheaval to their little clan and another member arrives, a beautiful runaway teen named Rain, sparking new tensions. For the first time, Goji’s answers fail to satisfy. With the urging of his fearless and funny best friend, Harmony, Clover Blue begins to ask questions. But despite his loyalty to the commune and its guru-like founder Goji, Blue grapples with invisible ties toward another family–the one he doesn’t remember. Here, everyone is family, regardless of their disparate backgrounds–surfer, midwife, Grateful Dead groupie, Vietnam deserter. What he does know with certainty is that among this close-knit, nature-loving group, he is happy. I loved everything about this novel, and would highly recommend this story.There are many things twelve-year-old Clover Blue isn’t sure of: his exact date of birth, his name before he was adopted into the Saffron Freedom Community, or who his first parents were. Can Clover Blue’s deepest wishes come true? As time passes some new members join.Ĭlover Blue becomes obsessed with knowing who he is, not realizing the danger and damage that can be caused. After asking Goji, Clover Blue seems to get only the information that he is adopted by the group and will find out more information when he is 12 years old. When one of the women gives birth, Clover Blue starts to wonder which of the women is his mother. There is a spirit of caring and love in this commune with the differences in the individuals that make it up.
Goji is extremely Philosophical and seems to have an answer for everything. The leader of the group, Goji believes in living off the earth, going back to nature, and homeschooling. The music that is described takes me back in time, singing songs silently. The author describes her colorful cast of characters as unique, questioning, hardworking, complicated and complex.Ĭlover Blue has the most amazing blue eyes, and often enjoys his days with his best friend Harmony in the Saffron Freedom Community. The story takes place in Northern California in the 1970s in a small commune. The author has written an amazing and thought-provoking story.
The Genres for this story are Fiction and Mystery. I love the way Eldonna Edwards writes her story and vividly describes the characters, community, and landscape. Linda’s Book Obsession Reviews “Clover Blue” by Eldonna Edwards, May 28, 2019Įldonna Edwards, Author of “Clover Blue” has written an intriguing, captivating, compelling, emotional and memorable novel.
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