Book: The Big Door Prize

 Book: The Big Door Prize

Author: M.O. Walsh

Pages: 384

This is my 98th read for the year

This is the story mainly of Douglas and the residents of Deerfield, Louisiana.  A machine has shown up in town that will give users their life potential.  As residents start to use the machine, they decide that whatever the machine tells them their potential is - that is who they should be. Royalty, Cowboy, Magicians - they are following their results.  Douglas' potential hits very close to home and he starts to doubt the validty of the machine.  He thought he was happy with his life but now he and the towns people aren't so sure.

This was an okay book.  I actually picked it up because I am watching the show on Apple TV and thought it might make an interesting read.  It is only slightly like the show, and honestly this is one instance where I like the show better.  And the show isn't that good.  I had a hard time wrapping my head around the book because it was different than what I thought it would be like from watching the show, so I really couldn't get into it and I didn't really like any of the characters.  

Stars: 3