Physical descriptions of what people look like. Think about when you begin to read a book what comes up and is expected in the beginning or close to? Descriptions. What I found really interesting was from the writer’s side of things. And I’m glad Emlyn Chand decided to go there, but I don’t feel I can remark on how well she captured the perspective so I won’t. I put it in the ‘Hmm should you touch that?’ basket, well when the author herself is not visually impaired that is, along with other uniquely personal conditions. How often do you find yourself coming across a story with all the elements that would attract you in the first place, in this case young adult paranormal themes, and told from the perspective of a character who is vision impaired?įor me I can say not often. I could not refuse reading Farsighted when I came across it and not just because Emlyn Chand is such a nice lady.

Genres: Young Adult Fiction & Paranormal Fantasy.

With the help of the mysterious psychic next door and new friends who come bearing gifts of their own, Alex must embark on a journey to change his future

Try as he may, Alex is unable to ignore his visions, especially when they begin to suggest that Simmi is in danger. Unfortunately, Alex is in store for another new arrival-an unexpected and often embarrassing ability to “see” the future. Yes, sophomore year might not be so bad after all. Simmi is smart, nice, and actually wants to be friends with Alex. Just when he thinks he’ll never have a shot at a normal life, a new girl from India moves into town. The only other student who will talk to him is the school bully, his parents are dead-broke and insanely overprotective, and to complicate matters even more, he’s blind.

Alex Kosmitoras’s life has never been easy.

Farsighted by Emlyn Chand