The Idol Of The Blind A Novel

By Tom Gallon

The idol of the blind: A novel explores the interplay between sorrow and hope as a grieving father and his son navigate a world shaped by loss and quiet resilience. The contrast between an adult s burden of remembrance and a child s instinct for discovery highlights the different ways people process the weight of the past. The narrative examines the fragility of happiness, showing how dreams deferred by one generation cast long shadows over the next. As the young protagonist begins to engage with the world, innocence and curiosity provide a counterbalance to his father s melancholy, illustrating how new experiences offer the possibility of healing. Relationships become a source of both comfort and complexity, revealing the ways in which love can persist even in the aftermath of profound sorrow. Through shifting moments of introspection and connection, the novel captures the delicate interplay between longing and renewal, showing how even in darkness, the presence of another can create light.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9370813403
• ISBN13: 9789370813403
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"