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Small Eternities (Withern Rise #2)
by
Michael Lawrence (Goodreads Author)
Four months ago, Alaric and Naia, two teenagers who'd never met, discovered they were living almost identical lives at alternate versions of Withern Rise, their family's riverside home. One day, they accidentally stranded themselves in the wrong realities. It's summer now, and heavy rains have caused the river to overflow. Withern Rise's grounds are under water. When Alari...more
Paperback, 322 pages
Published
October 1st 2006
by HarperCollins Publishers
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This is one of the most memorable books I have ever read. Bar none. And I'm not going to say why beyond the fact that there is one immensely powerful scene in it that stayed in the forefront of my mind for days and now, years later, still hits me with a tearing emotional impact.
I read Small Eternities first by accident but I don't think it really spoiled my appetite for the first book in the series. I'm not sure that either book is as original and innovative as the blurb on the back cover would...more
I read Small Eternities first by accident but I don't think it really spoiled my appetite for the first book in the series. I'm not sure that either book is as original and innovative as the blurb on the back cover would...more
Nothing is making any sense, despite this being the second book and being almost done with it. I'm starting to get upset that I paid for the trilogy when I may not even finish the second book. *spoiler* I am disturbed over how one of the main characters dies, basically due to another main character, who is completely unsympathetic, being in the wrong place at the wrong time. End spoiler. I don't understand how Alaric can be so mentally and emotionally different from Naia, even though they are p...more
The second book in the Withern Rise Trilogy was just like the first, only with more suprising information.
This book takes off about a year after the last one ended. Naia lving in the adjusted reality of Alaric and Alaric living in Naia's. Wonky dimension switches still happen, and we get into time travel. We also learn more about the old guy who claims to be Aldous Underwood.
I can't say I'm a fan fo the Aldous charecter, though it is an interesting concept that is presented. Thoguh his life is e...more
This book takes off about a year after the last one ended. Naia lving in the adjusted reality of Alaric and Alaric living in Naia's. Wonky dimension switches still happen, and we get into time travel. We also learn more about the old guy who claims to be Aldous Underwood.
I can't say I'm a fan fo the Aldous charecter, though it is an interesting concept that is presented. Thoguh his life is e...more
This follow up to A Crack in the Line is similarly a rather disjointed play with time sort of story. It is interesting and thought provoking, but it doesn't seem to be going anywhere. There is one more book in this series (that I know of), and I will be picking it up simply because I am curious to see if there is more.
This book had several of the same characteristics as the first. The overall scene and plot were confusing, but there were some interesting ideas. The book didn't really develop the characters any more than what we know from the first book, except Aldous, who we learn a lot about.
I feel like I've heard people say that the second installment in a trilogy is often the best. And it makes sense, b/c you already know and like the characters and that leaves lots of room for interesting complications to be introduced but they don't have to be totally resolved b/c the third volume is coming up behind to take care of them. That's the way I felt about this one, the second book in the YA Withern Rise Trilogy (the first was A Crack in the Line). It was, like the first one, very simp...more
Although I was confused at times, this book has kept me very interested in the events around Withern Rise. It is a book that keeps you recalling earlier events in the story and even back to events that happened in the first book. You realize when you get into it that you will find yourself noting to remember little happenings because they will mean something later on. My interest was peaked after reading the first book "A Crack in the Line" so I bought the series. I hope the last book "Underwood...more
What a depressing book. I don't dare read the other books of the trilogy. It was confusing too. Maybe it wouldn't have been so confusing had I read the first one, but it is hard when different characters have the same name. The end baffles me too. In all the realities, Aldous died or almost dead because of an event that involved somebody from the future, so where is the small eternity in which Aldous never encounters that event?
Interesting concept, but I was happy to end it.
Interesting concept, but I was happy to end it.
The second book in the Withern Rise trilogy. This book goes into more detail about the parallel realities and further explores them through the eyes of Naia and Alaric. Again, this series is somewhat confusing as it jumps around from reality to reality.
i found this book extremely confusing. however, i didn't know it was part of a trilogy until just now, so no wonder it doesn't make sense. I haven't finished it yet, but im a little less than halfway done and totally lost.
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A fitting sequel to A Crack in the Line. This one deals more with little repeating bubbles of time in the past, rather than alternate forms of the present (if I remember correctly). The plot thickens!
I always love time travel concept books and this series in particular stands out as one of the greatest. The concept of multiple branches in time flow is incredibly fascinating
Some of the events that took place in this book took my head for a little spin. I loved it. Granted I read it in middle school, it may or may not appeal as much to older readers.
As I felt with the first of the series - a promising story is let down by [assive voice writing and arms-length characterizations.
Things get pretty complicated when there's more that one reality...
I only have the second book in this trilogy, haven't read the first, but it seems that even if it isn't stand alone, it explains enough of a summary of what happened in the first book that I shouldn't get confused. We'll see. It seems to be very imaginative and well written thus far. If I get confused, I think it's good enough that I will take myself to the local B&N and see if I can't find the first and third books of the story. :)
I need the first book to fully appreciate this one. It will...more
I need the first book to fully appreciate this one. It will...more
Favorite One in the series!
This book was confusing. Did not finish reading it.
Slightly more confusing than the first book, but still very intriguing. Can't wait to read book 3 to find out what happens.
This book was a disappointment compared to the first Withren Rise book. It was the same subject matter that was treated the same way, so while it was interesting the first time around, this story had a 'been there, done that' feel. I probably won't bother to read the third book.
This one was interesting but wasn't as interesting as the first in the series. There's still too very little revealed even at the end. I'm gonna wait a while until I read the next one. 'cause I need to read something more gripping at the moment.
fascinating concept. this book totally took me into the possibilities of two worlds two me's two genders all interconnecting in some way! i'd love to hear more of these characters lives.
This is the second in a fantastic young adult series. The story is very original and quite gripping. Definitely recommend for all age groups. It's a quick read.
Okay.. I think this is the second. If it isn't, if its the third.. then the third is rated 5 and this is four 4.
I still am a bit confused with this series. I get the jist of it, but seriously? What is the plot here?
I don't remember reading it... but I remember it was a little scary if that knife is any indication...
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