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Lost and alone...down the rabbit hole.
Years have passed since Alice lost her mother to cancer, but time hasn't quite healed the wound. Alice... read full description
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Feb 09, 2012
Cara
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Before I really knew what was happening I was done with this book. It draws you in so quick, and is such a breeze to read it's hard not to gobble it up in one sitting. I had thought to read it again before I did a review, but I felt like I had to write one now.
It's in verse so at first that gets some getting use to. No worries there is a sufficient amount of dialogue, so it never feels too "poemy". You'd think with the length of this book you wouldn't feel attached to the c More...
It's in verse so at first that gets some getting use to. No worries there is a sufficient amount of dialogue, so it never feels too "poemy". You'd think with the length of this book you wouldn't feel attached to the c More...
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Mar 10, 2010
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Alright, I admit that at the beginning I wasn't all that excited about reading this. It's in poem form and I don't usually understand poems. People in poems are usually really depressed, which in turn makes me depressed or totally confused. I found this book surprisingly easy to read though. It's strange at first because the sentences sound kinda choppy, but you adapt pretty quickly and the words start to flow much better.
Quick Overview: Alice has lost her mother to cancer and has to deal More...
Quick Overview: Alice has lost her mother to cancer and has to deal More...
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Aug 25, 2011
Valerie
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In the beginning I didn't like Allison. Mostly because she was so self-pitying and selfish. She wanted her father all to herself and therefore resented her stepmother. She, in a way, just refused to be truly happy (except when she was with Blaze). Allison did make some good points and I could forgive her some because she was hurting but she could've at least TRIED to make things better for herself. She grows during the course of the book, well mostly when she is trapped in the storm with her ste
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Jul 04, 2011
Rayzel
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I guess you could say that Alice knows solitude. What with her mother dead, and her father remarried with a newborn baby, it seems that all her relationships are at arms length. But when Alice finds herself inside a car during a deadly snowstorm, with a shivering infant and limited supplies, Alice now TRULY knows how solitude is like.
I have to admit I wasn't too into it in the beginning, but later on I got sucked in and just about nothing could stop me from reading til the end. More...
I have to admit I wasn't too into it in the beginning, but later on I got sucked in and just about nothing could stop me from reading til the end. More...
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Feb 15, 2009
Laura
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Far From You is a story about overcoming the immense pain of loss and having the courage to love. Sixteen yrs. old Alice is dealing with the loss of her her mother and her sudden gain of a new step-mom and baby sister. The only seemingly good thing in her life is Blaze and her music.
Without much warning, an innocent trip gone wrong leaves Alice to confront her feelings and to have the will to survive.
Lisa Schroeder's writing is completely subliminal. The words on each pag More...
Without much warning, an innocent trip gone wrong leaves Alice to confront her feelings and to have the will to survive.
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Jan 20, 2009
Becky
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I may not have been the most enthusiastic reader of Lisa Schroeder's first novel, I Heart You, You Haunt Me, but I was intrigued enough by her writing to seek out her second entitled Far From You. And I'm so glad I did!
Far From You is a verse novel narrated by the very angsty Alice. (Yes, she was named after that Alice, the one that went down the rabbit hole.) And Alice's problems are understandable. Still grieving the loss of her mother--cancer, I believe--she is upset (angry, bitte More...
Far From You is a verse novel narrated by the very angsty Alice. (Yes, she was named after that Alice, the one that went down the rabbit hole.) And Alice's problems are understandable. Still grieving the loss of her mother--cancer, I believe--she is upset (angry, bitte More...
Jan 12, 2012
Anna
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Oh how I love Lisa Schoeder's writing style. She just kept it small yet so full of emotions. Reading in verses excites me especially when it comes to her books. And this is a second book that I've read from her and honestly, it never disappoints me.
Reading her works is like reading a diary where you get to see real and raw feelings that doesn't sound exasperating at all.
Alice thinks she is left alone. Her mother died, her father remarried and the bad news is he's having More...
Reading her works is like reading a diary where you get to see real and raw feelings that doesn't sound exasperating at all.
Alice thinks she is left alone. Her mother died, her father remarried and the bad news is he's having More...
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Nov 21, 2011
Bonnie
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3.5 stars
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’Memories fall like snowflakes upon my dreams.’
The Storyline
Alice lost her mother years ago but it changed her deeply despite the fact that everyone else around her has moved on. Her father has remarried a woman named Victoria and they’ve just had their first child; Ivy. Not able to accept this new family of hers, she remains as distant as possible. The two constants in her life are her best friend More...
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’Memories fall like snowflakes upon my dreams.’
The Storyline
Alice lost her mother years ago but it changed her deeply despite the fact that everyone else around her has moved on. Her father has remarried a woman named Victoria and they’ve just had their first child; Ivy. Not able to accept this new family of hers, she remains as distant as possible. The two constants in her life are her best friend More...
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Oct 20, 2011
Kim
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In my humble opinion, you can never go wrong with a Lisa Schroeder book. The writing may be in poetry form, but after the first chapter you don't even notice it because the story has already gotten you so interested that the form in which it is written doesn't matter.
This has to be some record for me, as I finished this book in a little over an hour. Not so many words on a page of a 355 page book go fast!
Alice is still grieving over the death of her mother, (pancreatic ca More...
This has to be some record for me, as I finished this book in a little over an hour. Not so many words on a page of a 355 page book go fast!
Alice is still grieving over the death of her mother, (pancreatic ca More...
May 15, 2011
Megan
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I did not expect to love this book. I didn't even know the title because there's a huge "Beehive Book Award Nominee" sticker over it. But I grabbed it as I rushed to stop my kids from ruining the entire Lehi Public Library. The reading goes fast because it's written in verse and the story draws you in before you even know it. At first you kind of hate Alice (the rude obnoxious teenager who hates life, her dad, her stepmom, her best friend--they had a fight--and pretty much the entire w
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Apr 15, 2011
Nicole
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Well this one took me all of an hour to get through. Though I suppose getting through it isn't the right word. I really honestly liked it. To be honest, I started this book only because I got it today, really cheap at a Borders that's closing near my house and because I'm about to go on vacation. Well, why do you care that I'm going on vacation and what does it have to do with the book? I suppose either way you could care less. I'm currently in the middle of writing my first novel and the series
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Mar 21, 2011
Clarabel
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La mère d'Alice est morte d'un cancer. Son père s'est remarié. La jeune fille ne l'a pas accepté.
Malgré l'impression donnée par ces quelques lignes, non ce livre n'est pas du tout déprimant ! On suit l'histoire d'Alice qui vit très mal la mort de sa mère, qui ne parvient pas à faire son deuil et qui ne supporte pas le nouveau bonheur de son père avec l'arrivée du bébé. Entre Victoria, la belle-mère, et elle, c'est le silence radio. Aucune connivence. Pas un mot, pas un geste. Respec More...
Malgré l'impression donnée par ces quelques lignes, non ce livre n'est pas du tout déprimant ! On suit l'histoire d'Alice qui vit très mal la mort de sa mère, qui ne parvient pas à faire son deuil et qui ne supporte pas le nouveau bonheur de son père avec l'arrivée du bébé. Entre Victoria, la belle-mère, et elle, c'est le silence radio. Aucune connivence. Pas un mot, pas un geste. Respec More...
Jan 07, 2011
JoYee
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I think i read this soon after a tragedy in my own life. It was very encouraging to read this book, and found it very inspiring. When you feel solitude whilst surrounded by people.
You don't need to be put in her situation to feel the raw hunger and need to be with someone. And in her situation, many a time it feels like a kilogram of salt is poured onto gaping wounds, and you wonder, "Why doesn't anyone see this?"
Whilst this book shows the rare occasion that someo More...
You don't need to be put in her situation to feel the raw hunger and need to be with someone. And in her situation, many a time it feels like a kilogram of salt is poured onto gaping wounds, and you wonder, "Why doesn't anyone see this?"
Whilst this book shows the rare occasion that someo More...
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Sep 14, 2010
Sammee
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4.5 Stars
Verse novels are still a new experience for me but they are fast becoming something of an addiction. After reading this one I want to get my hands on as many as I can and preferably all of those written by the rather talented Lisa Schroeder.
Far From You is the story of Alice's journey after the death of her mother. Time has passed and her father has remarried and now has a baby daughter. Alice is finding it hard to accept all the change and is not connecting to h More...
Verse novels are still a new experience for me but they are fast becoming something of an addiction. After reading this one I want to get my hands on as many as I can and preferably all of those written by the rather talented Lisa Schroeder.
Far From You is the story of Alice's journey after the death of her mother. Time has passed and her father has remarried and now has a baby daughter. Alice is finding it hard to accept all the change and is not connecting to h More...
Sep 12, 2010
Michelle.
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I really, really, truly loved this book!
The story was great, amazing! The events throught out the book were so memorable and beautifully written. Man, it was so beautiful. Let's move on now.
When you read this book(if your a girl), you have to love Blaze. The way he is described and the way the author makes him act, is so whats the word... AMAZING! Man, Blaze is like the perfect boyfriend. If he were real, I would totally go out with him. Int he book, he is described as hot, s More...
The story was great, amazing! The events throught out the book were so memorable and beautifully written. Man, it was so beautiful. Let's move on now.
When you read this book(if your a girl), you have to love Blaze. The way he is described and the way the author makes him act, is so whats the word... AMAZING! Man, Blaze is like the perfect boyfriend. If he were real, I would totally go out with him. Int he book, he is described as hot, s More...
May 25, 2010
Sarah
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Here’s a booktalk for Far From You, a refreshing new novel-in-verse by Lisa Schroeder. Schroeder also wrote the verse novel, I Heart You, You Haunt Me that has been pretty popular at our school. I would recommend this one to readers who also enjoyed Sarah Dessen’s recent Along for the Ride (booktalk pending on this one too!)
Alice’s mom passed away from cancer years ago, but she can’t seem to shake the pain of losing her and move on. Sure, she has her music, her best friend Clai More...
Alice’s mom passed away from cancer years ago, but she can’t seem to shake the pain of losing her and move on. Sure, she has her music, her best friend Clai More...
Apr 06, 2010
Andrea
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Far from you is a story completely written in verse about overcoming the immense pain of loss and having the courage to love again. It is the story about Alice's road trip with her stepmother and her new baby sister, and the terror that comes after they end up lost in the snow-covered woods.
It is a wonderful novel filled with passionate emotions about acceptance and love. While the majority of the novel is set inside the car which is slowly being buried by the winter's snow, flashbac More...
It is a wonderful novel filled with passionate emotions about acceptance and love. While the majority of the novel is set inside the car which is slowly being buried by the winter's snow, flashbac More...
Jan 31, 2010
Heather
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WOW. Is all I can say...
I picked up this book at my local library and started it earlier today. The entire book is written in prose. Each chapter a new poem. For me, it was a nice break from the every day writing style we are used to. I finished it in a couple of hours because I couln't put it down.
Alice deals with the grief over losing her mother to cancer, adjustment to a new family dynamic, doubts of faith, and near tragedy. It is a beautifully rich yet down to earth and raw More...
I picked up this book at my local library and started it earlier today. The entire book is written in prose. Each chapter a new poem. For me, it was a nice break from the every day writing style we are used to. I finished it in a couple of hours because I couln't put it down.
Alice deals with the grief over losing her mother to cancer, adjustment to a new family dynamic, doubts of faith, and near tragedy. It is a beautifully rich yet down to earth and raw More...
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Jul 30, 2009
Jessica
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In this beautifully written novel in verse, the reader is introduced to a teenage girl who's mother has died and who's father is remarried with another daughter. As she tries to cope with living with a new mother and a new baby sister, she learns more about herself along the way, and about letting go of the past. After getting stranded in the car with her stepmother and baby half-sister during a blizzard, she learns quickly that she needs to trust her new step mother in order to get out of this
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Jul 23, 2009
Krista
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Alice’s mother died of cancer years ago. However, she has yet to move on. Things worsen when her father remarries, and her half-sister, Ivy, is born. Of course, Alice has a few things in her life: her wonderful boyfriend Blaze, her best friend Claire, her music, and most importantly, her faith.
However, one day over Thanksgiving Break, Alice, Ivy, and her stepmom become trapped in a snowstorm. Now Alice must deal with issues she has long avoided and wait for her angel to save her…
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However, one day over Thanksgiving Break, Alice, Ivy, and her stepmom become trapped in a snowstorm. Now Alice must deal with issues she has long avoided and wait for her angel to save her…
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Apr 13, 2009
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Alice, named after the character from Alice in Wonderland is still realing from the death of her mother. Her father has remarried and has had a baby with his new wife. Alice feels like he is pushing her away and that she isn't part of the family. She resents her stepmother and the new baby and struggles to come to terms with the death of her own mother.
Alice expresses her feelings in her music and to her boyfriend Blaze, but feels largely misunderstood by her father, stepmother, and More...
Alice expresses her feelings in her music and to her boyfriend Blaze, but feels largely misunderstood by her father, stepmother, and More...
Dec 22, 2008
Karin
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It has been years since Alice lost her mother to cancer, but she still hasn’t recovered. The three things that give her any peace at all are writing and playing music, her best friend Claire, and her loving boyfriend Blaze. Sadness covers her like a blanket and prevents her from enjoying some of the new things going on in her life.
Alice’s father has remarried and he and his new wife are expecting a baby. Alice feels nothing but resentment toward Victoria, the new wife, and the bab More...
Alice’s father has remarried and he and his new wife are expecting a baby. Alice feels nothing but resentment toward Victoria, the new wife, and the bab More...
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Mar 21, 2010
Arlene
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I’ve never been a big fan of verse, but there is an element in Lisa Schroeder’s writing that seems to resonate with me. I feel this style of writing works for her stories, as she is still able to captivate her readers by balancing the right amount of emotion with carefully chosen scenes of the storyline to deliver something powerful.
Far from You is a story about Alice who lost her mother from cancer and is going through an emotional struggle as she sees her father remarried and distr More...
Far from You is a story about Alice who lost her mother from cancer and is going through an emotional struggle as she sees her father remarried and distr More...
Jan 17, 2012
Katieeoh
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One word to describe this book: REALISTIC.
I love the whole "Alice In Wonderland" theme of the story. I can totally relate to it since that is one of my favorite classic books of all time and I really love the concept of "falling down the rabbit hole" kinda thing.
Alice, named after the character from Alice in Wonderland is still realing from the death of her mother. Her father has remarried and has had a baby with his new wife. Alice feels like More...
I love the whole "Alice In Wonderland" theme of the story. I can totally relate to it since that is one of my favorite classic books of all time and I really love the concept of "falling down the rabbit hole" kinda thing.
Alice, named after the character from Alice in Wonderland is still realing from the death of her mother. Her father has remarried and has had a baby with his new wife. Alice feels like More...
Oct 10, 2009
Kiirsi
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I usually don't like novels in verse. When I opened this one with the intriguing cover and synopsis, I was immediately disappointed...it was in verse. I had an instant urge to shut the book and return it to the library.
I'm so glad I didn't. This book is AWESOME. The short poems written by teenage Alice, still grieving over her mother's death by cancer, are beautiful, lyrical, revealing, and heartbreaking. Alice seems cut off from everyone in her life except her boyfriend (a uniq More...
I'm so glad I didn't. This book is AWESOME. The short poems written by teenage Alice, still grieving over her mother's death by cancer, are beautiful, lyrical, revealing, and heartbreaking. Alice seems cut off from everyone in her life except her boyfriend (a uniq More...
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Sep 11, 2011
Brina
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GERMAN REVIEW
Für andere Jugendliche ist die Teenagerzeit die beste Zeit ihres Lebens, für Alice ist es die Hölle. Ihre Mutter ist an Krebs verstorben, ihr Vater hat sich schnell neu verliebt und noch schneller wieder geheiratet und Nachwuchs ist auch noch unterwegs.
Alice kann sich nur schlecht mit ihrer neuen Familiensituation anfreunden und verschließt sich immer mehr. Ihre einzigen Lichtblicke sind die Musik, ihre beste Freundin Claire und ihre erste große Liebe Blaze.
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Für andere Jugendliche ist die Teenagerzeit die beste Zeit ihres Lebens, für Alice ist es die Hölle. Ihre Mutter ist an Krebs verstorben, ihr Vater hat sich schnell neu verliebt und noch schneller wieder geheiratet und Nachwuchs ist auch noch unterwegs.
Alice kann sich nur schlecht mit ihrer neuen Familiensituation anfreunden und verschließt sich immer mehr. Ihre einzigen Lichtblicke sind die Musik, ihre beste Freundin Claire und ihre erste große Liebe Blaze.
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Aug 25, 2009
Vanessa
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At first I was worried that Alice's tale would be just another teen angst story, but written in captivating verse, Lisa Schroeder's words caught my attention right away. Alice Andreeson, a normal girl with normal problems, felt amazingly real to me. Dealing with her father starting a new marriage after her mothers death, we saw Alice her in her happy moments and sad moments. I was impressed that we even saw her traveling through the very same daydreams I have as she deals with her friend's su
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Jan 19, 2012
Laura
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Words Words Words…
I have completely fallen under Lisa Schroeder’s enchanting and magical way with words. Such power and emotion rise out of her seemingly simple, straight forward and beautifully strung together words. Ms. Schroeder gut punched me more than once with this one!
Far From You tells the story of Alice and her journey of pain, loss and growth after her mother’s death. Her father has moved on and remarried with a new baby on the way—so where does Alice fit in More...
I have completely fallen under Lisa Schroeder’s enchanting and magical way with words. Such power and emotion rise out of her seemingly simple, straight forward and beautifully strung together words. Ms. Schroeder gut punched me more than once with this one!
Far From You tells the story of Alice and her journey of pain, loss and growth after her mother’s death. Her father has moved on and remarried with a new baby on the way—so where does Alice fit in More...
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Mar 04, 2009
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Alice's mother died of cancer years ago. Everyone else has moved on. Her father has remarried and is expecting a new baby, but Alice continues to mourn, finding solace in songwriting, attending services, and performing at her mother's old church with best friend/musical soul mate, Claire. And with spending time with her boyfriend, Blaze.
Nothing can shake Alice from her grief - from the birth of a baby sister, Ivy; to the progression of More...
Alice's mother died of cancer years ago. Everyone else has moved on. Her father has remarried and is expecting a new baby, but Alice continues to mourn, finding solace in songwriting, attending services, and performing at her mother's old church with best friend/musical soul mate, Claire. And with spending time with her boyfriend, Blaze.
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Dec 29, 2011
Jennifer
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I read this book right after reading Lisa Schroeder's I Heart You, You Haunt Me. I almost didn't read it because I simply wasn't in the mood for another verse novel, but I'm glad I did.
This story is simple and sweet, about Alice, a girl who lost her mother, lives with her father, stepmother and brand new infant sister. It's about finding your place in the world, dealing with grief and moving on. It's the same message as in the other novel but done differently. I like Alice. She's a goo More...
This story is simple and sweet, about Alice, a girl who lost her mother, lives with her father, stepmother and brand new infant sister. It's about finding your place in the world, dealing with grief and moving on. It's the same message as in the other novel but done differently. I like Alice. She's a goo More...
