The 411 by Maria:
I was taken in by the first three sentences. WOW...what a way to draw in your audience it was exactly as my English teacher in the 5th grade had taught me to start a story. Riveting and kept you wanting to read.
The story of two sisters wanting to stay in their home long after their parents died was enjoyable. The short chapters giving each of the characters time and voice to tell their story made it interesting and I didn't have to guess at what the other characters may have been thinking as the author sometimes took their chapter back a step or two so we could read everything. LOVED That!
With that being said. I have mixed feelings about the book. While I was eager in the beginning I kept waiting for the feeling to continue. The girls are young and alone, a neighbor helps them keep their secret but the course of the book took it to a different place with one girl being extremely promiscuous, doing drugs and drinking and their broken and feeling alone. I didn't feel connected to the characters at all and eventually it was just a book I needed to finish but did love the premise. There were so many great things about the book that I would give it a 3 out of 5 stars if I were rating because it was interesting and I love hearing from all the characters.
I was taken in by the first three sentences. WOW...what a way to draw in your audience it was exactly as my English teacher in the 5th grade had taught me to start a story. Riveting and kept you wanting to read.
The story of two sisters wanting to stay in their home long after their parents died was enjoyable. The short chapters giving each of the characters time and voice to tell their story made it interesting and I didn't have to guess at what the other characters may have been thinking as the author sometimes took their chapter back a step or two so we could read everything. LOVED That!
With that being said. I have mixed feelings about the book. While I was eager in the beginning I kept waiting for the feeling to continue. The girls are young and alone, a neighbor helps them keep their secret but the course of the book took it to a different place with one girl being extremely promiscuous, doing drugs and drinking and their broken and feeling alone. I didn't feel connected to the characters at all and eventually it was just a book I needed to finish but did love the premise. There were so many great things about the book that I would give it a 3 out of 5 stars if I were rating because it was interesting and I love hearing from all the characters.
The story sounds so interesting and is the type of story I like to read. When I read the expert above I wanted to read more. This novel definitely has my attention. dwelchert@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteLisa, this sounds like very interesting ....those first couple sentences have me wanting to read this too!
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Will definitely be put on my 'to read' list!
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SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD STORY
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Neither of them were beloved - wow - this book sounds so good
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The opening sentences make me want to read more....
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great story, and I really like the book cover.
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Heard an interview with the author on NPR and immediately knew I had to read this book.
ReplyDeleteThe very first words grab you and draw you in. I really want to read this!
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The story sounds very interesting. Thank you for the chance to win!
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