All the Colors of the Dark: A Novel

Engaging and absorbing read, very well written with unexpected twists.

I started reading this book with a lot of expectations. I literally saw it on every book recommendation. Let me start by saying that the first thing that caught my attention was the one to four minutes long chapters. Every chapter was barely one to two minutes long and the longest chapters were four minutes. I thought to myself, how incredible is that! You might think that since the chapters are short you can easily stop turning the pages, absolutely not! This was a slowly immersive journey about a boy with one eye called Patch(Joseph Macauley) and his heroic, impulsive decision to save a girl( the most beautiful and popular girl in his class) one fine day. This is about his only friend in school Saint, who relentlessly pursues searching for her pirate friend, not ever letting go of hope even after everyone gives up. This is about finding light in the darkest of days and not letting go of it even when all the colours fade. This book will keep you guessing till the very end and still you will not want it to end. Each character and every scene will stitch into your existence and you will not be able to forget it for a long time. You will wonder did Patch really meet a girl while he was abducted or was he simply hallucinating? You will understand because of one single incident how the lives entangled with it changed and took a course no one even imagined. If you think you know the depths of friendship and love think again before reading this brilliant piece of art. Some books really do live upto all the hype around it. And definitely this book will ruin you for your next read, be prepared!

Intelligent page turner that didnt let me put the book down! Riveting! Must must must read… reading a suspense / thriller like this after a long time!

Omg. Please do not go by the reviews given. I am zapped. Had it not been a book decided by my reading club i could not have read it. It's illogical, you cannot connect with the character. Please do not buy

Having read some review (not on Amazon) after I read this book I was amazed by the amount of negative expressions because I thought this book was amazing. Firstly Chris’ writing style and the format was very readable and not like anything I had read before. Secondly, the characters were just so divine and lovely which made it such a page turner. Thirdly, which is why I think some may struggle with it but which I found great, was the way in which the crimes are almost overlooked and skimmed because the focus is the characters and their journeys in these circumstances. The circumstances are still fully formed and understood but not with such a shining light focused on them. I thought it was brilliant 😊.

Great characters that have you routing for them. great concept, excellent storyline that keep you turning the pages. Really enjoyed this book and was in my top 3 for 2025. Thriller, psychological thriller type theme.

Excellent read. Attention captured until the very end. Really enjoyed this book.

Lovely story in spite of the sad parts. This is the second book of Mr. Whitaker I have read and I look forward to reading more because of the richness of his telling of tales.

There just aren’t enough words to explain how much I loved this book. Yes, it was long, but I devoured every single word, sometimes even rereading passages just to make sure I caught every detail. This review is going to be all over the place because I just finished it, and I’m still a mess. Honestly, there’s no way to sum it up; too much happens in this story for that. The twists and turns still have me reeling. The ending made me cry and completely took my breath away. This is a masterpiece, easily one of my favorite books of the year so far, and maybe even in my top five of all time. I already know I’ll reread it at least once. The way the author brought each character to life was brilliant, and the storyline went in directions I never expected, which made it completely unique for me. This book had everything: heartbreaking moments, laugh-out-loud scenes, parts that made me so angry I had to put the book down, and passages that made me stop and ask myself, What would I do in this situation? It truly covered the full range of emotions. Saint and Patch will forever be two of my favorite characters. This story is going to stay with me for a long time. The way the author wove everything together was nothing short of amazing, raising the bar for what I’d call a complex, unforgettable tale. I’m glad I have the hardcover for my shelf, but I’ll also be picking up a paperback (my favorite) or the Kindle edition for an easier reread. Now, off to see how many more books I can get my hands on by this author. :)