--- product_id: 59445258 title: "Touch and Go Paperback – September 27, 2011" brand: "thad r. nodine" price: "NT$1109" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/59445258-touch-and-go-paperback-september-27-2011 store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # Touch and Go Paperback – September 27, 2011 **Brand:** thad r. nodine **Price:** NT$1109 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Touch and Go Paperback – September 27, 2011 by thad r. nodine - **How much does it cost?** NT$1109 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/59445258-touch-and-go-paperback-september-27-2011) ## Best For - thad r. nodine enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thad r. nodine brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Touch and Go Paperback – September 27, 2011 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51rrmJdcwBL.jpg) ![Touch and Go Paperback – September 27, 2011 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51tBfE7xeXL.jpg) ![Touch and Go Paperback – September 27, 2011 - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31Lf3vV0OoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant *by D***G on Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2012* A brief description of the plot nearly put me off this book--ex-junkies, road trip, foster kids, Hurricane Katrina, ugh, sounds so depressing. But I'm so glad I read it anyway, because it is amazing, and not depressing at all. There's no wallowing in misery just for its own sake, and there's plenty of humor.The writing is top-notch. All the characters are original, not stereotypes, and yet seem very true to life, like people you might have met. The dialog is breezy and natural, but it's really Kevin who steals the show. His narration is great--lots of interesting turns of phrase, and insights into himself and the other characters, even when he doesn't quite realize it at the time. It's kind of a late coming of age story, as he figures out how to be a responsible adult, even with, or because of, all the dysfunction around him.This is an amazing book. There are so few writers who even attempt to write from the perspective of a blind person. On the other hand, there are tons of books with blind characters that are totally unrealistic, or that just use them as a plot device. Not so here. Kevin is a fully alive and deeply sympathetic character, and also completely believable. The author clearly did a lot of research, because he totally nailed it. It's so refreshing to read about a blind character who is not bitter or angry all the time, but just kind of gets on with his life the best he can. I'm only sad it wasn't longer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A surprisingly rich journey. *by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2012* This is one of my favorite novels of 2011. It was recommended by a friend and I ordered it with little knowledge of the writer or the subject matter. The story follows a blind man travelling from California to Louisiana with his foster family, an oddball assortment of recovering adults and teens. The world rendered by Nodine through the eyes of our hero, Kevin, is cautiously detailed and visually rich -- imagined straight from the heart of a man who awakens to himself on the journey. There is a quality of the film "Little Miss Sunshine" here, as the broken family attempts to right itself encountering rejection and adversity state by state. The climax occurs in rural Louisiana during the onslaught of Hurricane Katrina, a unique window on that widely discussed tragedy.Touch and Go is surprisingly good. The story glows with a heightened visceral voice more perceptive than many sighted narrators in recent novel reads. A handsome, lyrical and touching debut by Thad Nodine. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent debut novel! *by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2011* I was pleasantly surprised by Nodine's debut novel Touch and Go. I love a story with a strong, first-person narrator and this novel did not disappoint. Touch and Go starts out as a road trip story, full of unlikely characters and wonderful episodes along the way, but it differs in that the narrator, Kevin, is blind. I was afraid that this would somehow limit the story, but have no fear--Nodine's descriptions are rich and detailed in a way that is new and different. Like many road trip stories, the pleasure is in the journey, not the destination. I agree with other reviewers that these characters are living, breathing people and I will continue to reflect upon their experiences in the days and weeks ahead. Nodine's writing style also deserves praise--I rarely use the highlight feature of my Kindle, but used it several times while reading Touch and Go. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/59445258-touch-and-go-paperback-september-27-2011](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/59445258-touch-and-go-paperback-september-27-2011) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*