The Lovely Bones

January 24, 2010 at 8:13 pm (Reviews, The Whim) (, , , , , , , , , , , , )

I read this book a few years ago, actually, but with it being so wildly popular again I realized I never wrote a review.

The Lovely Bones is a bit tragic, terrible in its opening rape and murder, hazy with a metaphysical view of heaven, and sad as the family surviving the deceased fourteen year old attempt to function with one less person in the household.  Its beautifully written despite its harsh plot points and terrifying point of view, but reading Alice Sebold’s memoir Lucky will help you understand her approach to the story.  I highly recommend for 14-18 year old girls to read as a warning to pay attention to what’s going on around you and that the wise choices in life are not always polite nor do they quench certain curiosities.
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