Allen Levi's first novel is quite long, but you don't want it to end. Every chapter pulls at your heart strings with its random acts of kindness and tenderness. Theo is a mysterious 86-year-old gentleman that decides to make seemingly random "bestowments" of portraits to the citizenry of Golden. The selfless gifts endear him with each of the many recipients through his observations and caring for each one. Each receiver has a story to be told and Theo brings it out. There is a tragic ending to the story from a random act of violence and the demise of Theo. Nonetheless, goodness prevails with the discovery of the identity of Theo as the famous artist Zila, his connection to Golden and Asher, and the triumph of the people of the Promenade of Golden. The author brings to life Tony, Shep, Minnet, Mr. Ponder and Mrs. Gidley, Ellen, Lamisha and Kendrick, Simone, Basil, and many more. Overall, a very sweet book that I will likely read again.
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