On a scale of cotton candy to Brussels sprouts, The Roundabout Man by Clare Morrall is a homemade granola. The crunch requires a moment to allow the flavors to blend on your tongue. And with each bite, you notice a new flavor.

Quinn, an old man now, lives on a roundabout in his caravan. He's lived there for five years when a 21-year-old reporter shows up in his clearing for an interview, basically turning his quiet, homeless-style life upside down. The son of a famous author, Quinn questions his memory of his childhood not ever quite sure if what he remembers is reality or the fictionalized life his mother immortalized in her children's books. Will he ever find out the truth about his mother, her books, and his family?

One of the many book lovers I know read and reviewed this book. I expressed my interest in reading it as well because I liked the idea of a character who so introspectively observed life. A few weeks later, I discovered The Roundabout Man in my mailbox. I'm so glad that I finally moved this book up to the top of my list. Clare Morrall writes a thought-provoking novel that probably needs more than one read to fully grasp the depth.

If you enjoy a book that takes commitment, flips between childhood and adulthood, and analyzes relationships, then The Roundabout Man by Clare Morall just might be for you.