4.5 *Another lovely short story that I would never have found if it hadn't been for checking out friends choices on GR, a beautiful poignant and tender tale of a friendship that stretches over 14 yrs between two boys, one ( Shawn) who will pluck at your heartstrings and the other( Ryan) who you will love for his fierce protective nature. You get to watch their relationship change and grow into something much more over that period of time, I loved it! Shawns Voice is one of those stories that leaves you wanting to go right back to the beginning to start again just because its so feelgood..its very emotional at the start so tissues are a must, but as it progresses - and you can see where its going - it gets more sweet and tender and satisfying till at the end your left sighing happily! I agree with another reviewer that in a way the love scene is probably not really needed. Its the getting there that is the delight but it doesn't spoil it so no probs really. Truly a lovely story. I have to thank Vio for bringing this little gem to my attention.Shawn is such a sweet little boy, and I am so glad he had Ryan and his family, even if I wish someone had given his father a swift kick in the rear.Shawn has issues talking, he has a sad home life and he has a best friend Ryan who will do almost anything for him.It's told in short increments from their first meeting at the tender age of 5 until they are grown and out of High School.It's sweet, touching, cute,free, sappy and just a nice all around story and well worth reading.
