r/TomsCrossing

So I’ve just finished Tom’s Crossing and I was floored. Beautiful book. Maybe my new favorite ever (granted I don’t read much lol). But there’s one part of Kalin and Landry’s journey that confuses me. Why didn’t Kalin >!just go the way that Landry takes him back at the end of the book? They crossed all this treacherous terrain and then on the way back they just… rode. It wasn’t easy, but there sure as hell weren’t any screes.!< There must be some sort of explanation that I completely missed due to finishing the book at 2am last night, but it’s bugging me.

I have finished this wonderful book, and am so glad I started. If you are browsing this subreddit without having read the book, I implore you to read it too, I promise you that an unforgettable journey awaits.

Thank you Mark!

What does everyone make of the meanings of the main surnames in here? March I imagine points to Kalin's journey, and he's even described as marching at Pillars Meadow. Gatestone points to the Crossin, I believe. But what the heck do you make of the name Porch? I can't figure it out.

For other characters, Riddle is obvious. Gale I guess points to Billings being a force to be reckoned with. But what about Carneros?

I'd welcome your thoughts!