Greg’s casual interest in the history of a ruined mansion becomes more personal as he slowly discovers the tragic events that overwhelmed its...
read full description
reviews
Oct 25, 2011
"Muchas veces se ha pretendido aleccionar a los jóvenes a través de novelas “de maduración”, pobladas con todo tipo de traumas adolescentes, rabietas y clichés exagerados con los que supuestamente debían sentirse identificados. Sin embargo, pocas veces se ha escrito sobre jóvenes de verdad, a los que se les permita ser espirituales, reflexivos, maduros, curiosos… “The Shell House” es una de esas excepciones. Cuando Greg, un joven aficionado a la fotografía, se topa por casualidad con las
More...
Jan 03, 2010
Beth
rated it: 
It is impossible not to compare this book to this year's Carnegie Award winner, for it is the perfect companion novel to Aidan Chamber's winner Postcards from No Man's Land (Dutton Books, 2002). Both books delve into issues of world war and burgeoning sexuality with passion, elegance and authentic characters.
In The Shell House, shutterbug Greg is lured to the ruins of a mansion, where he meets a girl whose family is intent on a volunteer project to restore it. Faith becomes a pillar More...
In The Shell House, shutterbug Greg is lured to the ruins of a mansion, where he meets a girl whose family is intent on a volunteer project to restore it. Faith becomes a pillar More...
0 comments
like
(1 person liked it)
Mar 14, 2011
Kristi
rated it: 
I couldn't get myself to finish this book. I kept trying and trying in hopes that the novel would get better--especially with so many high reviews on Goodreads. The only plot line I found somewhat interesting was Edmund's storyline. Unfortunately, it was a minor storyline because it mostly focused on Greg and Faith.
I didn't like Newberry's writing style, which is probably one of the main reasons I put the book down. I couldn't connect with it--at times I thought the prose was too se More...
I didn't like Newberry's writing style, which is probably one of the main reasons I put the book down. I couldn't connect with it--at times I thought the prose was too se More...
Jan 29, 2012
Alex
rated it: 
This book (I assume this is the audio CD?) is a very good read, bouncing between modern day and one of the world wars. The caharaters are amazingly deep and the two stories reflect one another.
0 comments
like
(1 person liked it)
Aug 11, 2009
Snuffles
rated it: 
I wasn't quite sure how many stars to give this book. The tie was between two and three, but in the end I decided to give it three.
There were parts of the book that I really liked and that made me want to go on. Chief among those things was the Edmund!storyline.
But then there were also endless discussions about God and faith. I have no problem with the topic itself, just to make that clear. The way it was done just seemed really forced and unnatural. I would have preferre More...
There were parts of the book that I really liked and that made me want to go on. Chief among those things was the Edmund!storyline.
But then there were also endless discussions about God and faith. I have no problem with the topic itself, just to make that clear. The way it was done just seemed really forced and unnatural. I would have preferre More...
Oct 25, 2011
Roz
rated it:
Loved this book. The way Newberry changes from past to present is so intriguing and refreshing, it gives the book so much more interest. I loved the way Edmund's story has a blind effect on greg's own sexuality and it's only at the very he end he discovers this.
The ending is also perfectly constructed in subtly hinting what happens after the story ends.
Great read!
The ending is also perfectly constructed in subtly hinting what happens after the story ends.
Great read!
Aug 11, 2011
Neill
rated it:
A parallel story – Edmund in WWI falls in love with Alex, a fellow soldier. This remains a hidden love until Alex is killed in the trenches. Greg, sixty years later, is puzzled by the mystery surrounding Edmund’s burned-out estate and the disappearance of Edmund while dealing with his own adolescent nature.
May 15, 2009
Rachel
rated it:
Interesting. Main modern character is not resolved enough in the end and the ending leave you wanting. The modern and historic characters and not connected enough. But it is compelling. Note content in this book may not be suitable for all readers
0 comments
like
(1 person liked it)
May 22, 2009
Emily
rated it:
Absolutely beautiful. Sensitively and clearly written. Full of tenderness and expression. All about seeking identities.
Jan 28, 2012
Jeff
rated it:
This book didn't go far enough. Engaging and fascinating at times, it had so much potential it ignored..
Sep 21, 2011
Trisha
rated it: 
I always dislike when anyone says "this book will change you". Inevitably, I always get my hopes up and they are always disappointed. it didn't change me.....
Jan 25, 2010
Sarah
rated it:
Wow. Just, wow. What can I say? I absolutely loved it. The characters were beautifully drawn, the writing style lyrical without being too abstracted to hold onto. My only complaint is that I feel the ending of both storylines could have used a little more closure. Otherwise, it's a wonderful book, well worth a read.
Feb 08, 2012
Feb 05, 2012
Jan 25, 2012
Jan 24, 2012
Jan 18, 2012
Jan 16, 2012
Jan 14, 2012
Feb 08, 2012
