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Pull
PULL is the continuation of Claire Wallis' sharp and shocking debut novel, PUSH. It is the second book in the series and is not intended to be a standalone.
"It is impossible for someone like me—someone with a sin-list capable of wrapping itself around the world—to find redemption. To be repaired."
David Calgaro has secrets, and the only woman he's ever loved is about to pay the ultimate price to protect them. He's spent a lifetime searching for purpose and control. And the only place he's managed to find them is in a single, perfect moment; a moment in which he has absolute control over someone else's life.
David is unredeemable, unfixable, unsalvageable. But Emma Searfoss has forced a tiny sliver of hope to penetrate his soul. Hope that, even though redemption is impossible, maybe life isn't. Maybe he isn't who he thought he was. Maybe he's meant to be more.
This is a new adult novel with mature content for readers 17 and up.
"It is impossible for someone like me—someone with a sin-list capable of wrapping itself around the world—to find redemption. To be repaired."
David Calgaro has secrets, and the only woman he's ever loved is about to pay the ultimate price to protect them. He's spent a lifetime searching for purpose and control. And the only place he's managed to find them is in a single, perfect moment; a moment in which he has absolute control over someone else's life.
David is unredeemable, unfixable, unsalvageable. But Emma Searfoss has forced a tiny sliver of hope to penetrate his soul. Hope that, even though redemption is impossible, maybe life isn't. Maybe he isn't who he thought he was. Maybe he's meant to be more.
This is a new adult novel with mature content for readers 17 and up.
269 pages, ebook
First published November 6, 2014
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Claire Wallis
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Claire Wallis has penned hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles over the last ten years, with science playing the lead role in almost all of them. Now, in addition to writing about rocks, plants, insects, and microbes, Claire also puts human characters in the lead. She is the author of three novels, PUSH, PULL, and THE SOUND OF LIGHT.
She lives in Pennsylvania with her amazingly awesome husband and son.
Claire Wallis has penned hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles over the last ten years, with science playing the lead role in almost all of them. Now, in addition to writing about rocks, plants, insects, and microbes, Claire also puts human characters in the lead. She is the author of three novels, PUSH, PULL, and THE SOUND OF LIGHT.
She lives in Pennsylvania with her amazingly awesome husband and son.
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November 8, 2014
4.5 "Two of the same" StarsThis story is very well executed. It was indeed the page turner that I anticipated, while leaving you dying to discuss and stuck thinking on it well after you've read the last page. Claire Wallis' writing and execution of this sequel was beyond my expectations. We get the past, the present, different povs and a jaw dropping ending.
David and Emma find a balance and peace while trying to put their pasts behind them and move forward. Emma's brothers, the illegal card game, a crazy hooker, a gold toothed pimp and Matt, the endearing best friend, all play a part in this couple's future. Emma and David are two of the same and you will find them funny,twisted, sexy and truly in love.
While I’m guessing some friends won’t love the way the story ended, I think for me it was perfect in its completion. That being said, I’m just a little blown away shocked and still stuck with these characters. I went through the gamut of emotions through these pages: relief, happiness, fear, sadness and the final emotion of shock and awe.
Overall a reader will have to be warned that this isn't a unicorn and rainbows type of an ending but for me it was what made the whole story work. From the first page of the first book to the last line of this book the love that David wished to find and know exists actually does.
"I've been born-again, courtesy of David Calgaro and the 9th Street Bridge."
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August 9, 2016::: FULL REVIEW NOW POSTED ::: SPOILER-FREE :::
Note: Pull is the continuation of and conclusion to the story in Push. It is not a standalone. This is a spoiler-free review.
Claire Wallis is a brilliant story teller. She has a way of pulling you into her story, making you care, and then making you question every single emotion you feel. This series teaches you to expect the unexpected. It keeps you guessing right up until the very last word and then leaves you with the story running through your mind as you try to sort out the tangle of feelings left over. Truly, brilliant.
That being said, I had a very weird reaction to this book and I'd like to explain why (no spoilers).
Given the emotional complexity of this particular story -- with David's past and irreversible actions, it set a very serious tone to the story, but one that made you question your feelings over and over again. When the sin is that great, what is the fair price to pay? Is there such a thing as redemption? Should a price still be paid? Can there be forgiveness? Can there be healing? Can one move forward? Should one be allowed to move forward? The list of questions you can ask is endless... and the list of possible answers is infinite.
In my opinion, everyone will have a slightly different view point and that's ok.
The events of the last book left us hanging (quite literally) at the pivotal moment of a life-change scene. In this book, that scenario is resolved within the first 8 chapters. And it was resolved in a jaw-droppingly brilliant fashion. I'd rate the first 8 chapters of this book "5+ STARS". The writing blew. me. away.
My heart was racing. It was pounding. I was freaking out and loving every single word. It was exhilarating. Shivers ran up and down my spine and I felt like I was living each moment along-side the characters.
Truly, this story will stay with me forever.
But.
Here's the thing... after that turning point, there was a natural lull in the story. The issue that had driven the entire story forward had been resolved to the point that, if the book had ended there (after chapter 8), I would have been almost completely satisfied with it. The story after that was good (focusing largely on "life after" and on a subplot from the first book) and it kept my attention but didn't make my heart race quite the same way. However, it did have many flashbacks into David's past that helped answer questions about his backstory and about the events that shaped him into the man he'd become.
Generally, I was fine with that. But overall, I felt like I was told too much of the story.
In the last few pages, an event occurs that changes everything for the future of these characters and, sadly, I'll say that it left me feeling empty. I totally and completely understand why the author chose to end it like that -- there was a certain karmic/poetic justice to it. But it wasn't the ending I wanted.
But then I thought about it some more and I understand why I shouldn't have gotten the ending I wanted. I get it. I do. There's right and wrong and a moral balance to the universe and.............. oh screw the moral balance, I still wanted what I wanted. Grrr. But then wanting that made me feel wrong. Was I some sort of monster for wanting that? Gah. What did that say about me? *cringes* I know I shouldn't want it, but I kinda did. I also understand why it didn't happen. And I can go back and forth all day about this.
Here's the bottom line: I think I would have rather not known how their story ended. I honestly think I would have wanted to know everything up to chapter 8 and then left it there and had the rest of the story be open ended. (Yes, I'm actually wishing it had been left open!! I know, I'm shocked too.)
This is not to say that the author didn't do a good job with the book, because she did. It was well written, well thought-out, well executed. But speaking from an emotional standpoint, it brought to light a reality that I didn't want to face and gave me no choice but to accept it as is. There was no more grey area.
Luckily though, she gave me everything I wanted in this book, so that is what I'm going to try to take away from this story. Everything I needed to see happen and wanted to see resolved was given to me in top form! Yes, there was also more than I wanted or was willing to accept, and there were things I didn't want to accept, but that's ok. I'm going to delete them from my mind and take what I want away from the story.
Like I said, this is truly a brilliant story and I do understand why it ended the way it did. But that doesn't mean that I wouldn't have wished for a different ending. See, this whole book told a "grey" story -- not a black and white one. I feel like that was the whole point of it -- the moral ambiguity and the internal struggle between right and wrong. But I feel like the ending gave it a finality that I didn't want to see. Which is why, in my mind, the story ends after chapter 8 and the rest is just left... open. Full of possibility.
All this being said, I am honestly so glad that I read this book and I would recommend that everyone who read the first book read this too because honestly (and I know this sounds crazy) I feel like it's totally worth it even just for those first 8 brilliant chapters. -- For me, the first book plus the first 8 chapters of this one together tell a story that'll stay with me for a long time and will be on my favorites list.
However, I have no idea how to rate this book. You've read my thoughts, so I hope you can understand why I'm choosing not to put a number to my feelings about Pull. The most important thing to take away from this review is that I got everything I wanted out of this story. The rest... well *shrug*, it's up to you to decide how you feel about it. But definitely give this book a shot and decide for yourself!
This is now a complete series.
My review of Book #1 ➜ http://bit.ly/1o89xCR
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Note: Pull is the continuation of and conclusion to the story in Push. It is not a standalone. This is a spoiler-free review.
Claire Wallis is a brilliant story teller. She has a way of pulling you into her story, making you care, and then making you question every single emotion you feel. This series teaches you to expect the unexpected. It keeps you guessing right up until the very last word and then leaves you with the story running through your mind as you try to sort out the tangle of feelings left over. Truly, brilliant.
That being said, I had a very weird reaction to this book and I'd like to explain why (no spoilers).
Given the emotional complexity of this particular story -- with David's past and irreversible actions, it set a very serious tone to the story, but one that made you question your feelings over and over again. When the sin is that great, what is the fair price to pay? Is there such a thing as redemption? Should a price still be paid? Can there be forgiveness? Can there be healing? Can one move forward? Should one be allowed to move forward? The list of questions you can ask is endless... and the list of possible answers is infinite.
In my opinion, everyone will have a slightly different view point and that's ok.
The events of the last book left us hanging (quite literally) at the pivotal moment of a life-change scene. In this book, that scenario is resolved within the first 8 chapters. And it was resolved in a jaw-droppingly brilliant fashion. I'd rate the first 8 chapters of this book "5+ STARS". The writing blew. me. away.
“He’s standing there with his arms slack at his sides and more pain in his face than any man deserves. There is torment painted across his body, and I see a plague of anguish dig into him as he drops to his knees.
He does know that he loves her.
And now I am hoping that it isn’t too late.”
My heart was racing. It was pounding. I was freaking out and loving every single word. It was exhilarating. Shivers ran up and down my spine and I felt like I was living each moment along-side the characters.
Truly, this story will stay with me forever.
But.
Here's the thing... after that turning point, there was a natural lull in the story. The issue that had driven the entire story forward had been resolved to the point that, if the book had ended there (after chapter 8), I would have been almost completely satisfied with it. The story after that was good (focusing largely on "life after" and on a subplot from the first book) and it kept my attention but didn't make my heart race quite the same way. However, it did have many flashbacks into David's past that helped answer questions about his backstory and about the events that shaped him into the man he'd become.
Generally, I was fine with that. But overall, I felt like I was told too much of the story.
In the last few pages, an event occurs that changes everything for the future of these characters and, sadly, I'll say that it left me feeling empty. I totally and completely understand why the author chose to end it like that -- there was a certain karmic/poetic justice to it. But it wasn't the ending I wanted.
But then I thought about it some more and I understand why I shouldn't have gotten the ending I wanted. I get it. I do. There's right and wrong and a moral balance to the universe and.............. oh screw the moral balance, I still wanted what I wanted. Grrr. But then wanting that made me feel wrong. Was I some sort of monster for wanting that? Gah. What did that say about me? *cringes* I know I shouldn't want it, but I kinda did. I also understand why it didn't happen. And I can go back and forth all day about this.
Here's the bottom line: I think I would have rather not known how their story ended. I honestly think I would have wanted to know everything up to chapter 8 and then left it there and had the rest of the story be open ended. (Yes, I'm actually wishing it had been left open!! I know, I'm shocked too.)
This is not to say that the author didn't do a good job with the book, because she did. It was well written, well thought-out, well executed. But speaking from an emotional standpoint, it brought to light a reality that I didn't want to face and gave me no choice but to accept it as is. There was no more grey area.
Luckily though, she gave me everything I wanted in this book, so that is what I'm going to try to take away from this story. Everything I needed to see happen and wanted to see resolved was given to me in top form! Yes, there was also more than I wanted or was willing to accept, and there were things I didn't want to accept, but that's ok. I'm going to delete them from my mind and take what I want away from the story.
Like I said, this is truly a brilliant story and I do understand why it ended the way it did. But that doesn't mean that I wouldn't have wished for a different ending. See, this whole book told a "grey" story -- not a black and white one. I feel like that was the whole point of it -- the moral ambiguity and the internal struggle between right and wrong. But I feel like the ending gave it a finality that I didn't want to see. Which is why, in my mind, the story ends after chapter 8 and the rest is just left... open. Full of possibility.
All this being said, I am honestly so glad that I read this book and I would recommend that everyone who read the first book read this too because honestly (and I know this sounds crazy) I feel like it's totally worth it even just for those first 8 brilliant chapters. -- For me, the first book plus the first 8 chapters of this one together tell a story that'll stay with me for a long time and will be on my favorites list.
However, I have no idea how to rate this book. You've read my thoughts, so I hope you can understand why I'm choosing not to put a number to my feelings about Pull. The most important thing to take away from this review is that I got everything I wanted out of this story. The rest... well *shrug*, it's up to you to decide how you feel about it. But definitely give this book a shot and decide for yourself!
This is now a complete series.
My review of Book #1 ➜ http://bit.ly/1o89xCR
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For more of my reviews, book news and updates:
✦ Main blog: Aestas Book Blog
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November 7, 2014
She is my savior, and because of her, redemption is not only possible, it's already happening. It is her gift to me.
I get it. I do. I understand why certain events occurred...but I am not happy about it. So I am going to pout about it a while longer.
So yeah, I still upset. After sleeping on it...
I will try to review later.
I'm so nervous, but super happy to have some buddies to hold my hand! ;)
I get it. I do. I understand why certain events occurred...but I am not happy about it. So I am going to pout about it a while longer.
So yeah, I still upset. After sleeping on it...
I will try to review later.
I'm so nervous, but super happy to have some buddies to hold my hand! ;)
November 8, 2014
One of the books I've been anxiously waiting for is a conclusion of the story about David and Emma - dark and twisted tale about love and redemption written by rather new author, Claire Wallis. First novel, Push, was one of the weirdest books I have ever read. It is hard to explain did you like it or not because, in every other occasion, you would not be on the side of the bad guy. Claire Wallis pulls you into the wicked mind of her antihero.
- David's POV. It was absolutely fantastic. Author manages to make you believe into what you read - few times I felt as if I was going mad along with David. His reasoning sounds so logical and convincing, you know deep down that it is not right or moral, but you can't help yourself and understand him.
- Storyline and writing. There is similar pattern in chapters layout like in the previous book, but instead of those snippets into the past events on the bridge from the perspective of girls, here you get to see how David felt and what he thought in those moments. I was left speechless after few of those, how he justifies everything and how cruel he can be. Also, we get insight into his childhood and how his memories influenced who David is now.
- The way it ended. I won't say much more about this, but i believe that most of you would agree with me.
- I felt kind of let down with how easily Emma "accepted" David. It is not that I am against them being together, but I felt as if this part of the story lacked more development. Everything just keeps moving forward. You would expect that their interaction would be much more personal and emotional - it is to the certain degree, but I really expected more.
Pull is satisfying conclusion and I am positive that fans of the previous book will be happy with how Claire Wallis finished David and Emma's story.
Review posted at Ja čitam, a ti?
*Copy of this book was provided by author in exchange for an honest review.*
What I liked?
- David's POV. It was absolutely fantastic. Author manages to make you believe into what you read - few times I felt as if I was going mad along with David. His reasoning sounds so logical and convincing, you know deep down that it is not right or moral, but you can't help yourself and understand him.
- Storyline and writing. There is similar pattern in chapters layout like in the previous book, but instead of those snippets into the past events on the bridge from the perspective of girls, here you get to see how David felt and what he thought in those moments. I was left speechless after few of those, how he justifies everything and how cruel he can be. Also, we get insight into his childhood and how his memories influenced who David is now.
- The way it ended. I won't say much more about this, but i believe that most of you would agree with me.
What could have been better?
- I felt kind of let down with how easily Emma "accepted" David. It is not that I am against them being together, but I felt as if this part of the story lacked more development. Everything just keeps moving forward. You would expect that their interaction would be much more personal and emotional - it is to the certain degree, but I really expected more.
Final word?
Pull is satisfying conclusion and I am positive that fans of the previous book will be happy with how Claire Wallis finished David and Emma's story.
Review posted at Ja čitam, a ti?
*Copy of this book was provided by author in exchange for an honest review.*
November 13, 2014
“Pulls me into her arms and against her heart. Pulls me up by my metaphorical bootstraps and turns me into a better man with this one simple, loving gesture. Pulls me into the fold of her body and invites me to have a future. With her.”
This one was good, but for me it wasn’t like the first book, "Push". At that time “Push” was something new for me - the way the story was structured, the dual POV, the glimpses of David’s past. Everything worked for me. I liked “Pull”, it was a good read, but I didn't love it.
“Pull” picks up right where “Push” ends. David decides love is more important than anything, even the control and Emma figures out the truth about David’s past.
To say that I was freaking out when I finished the first book in the series it would be a big understatement. Like everyone else who read the first book I didn’t know how this story will end, but in the end I’m pleased how the story progressed.
The story has many flashbacks into David’s past. We get to know him better and get to see why he is the way he is. We have David’s POV, Emma’s POV and Matt’s POV ( David and Emma’s friend ). At the beginning, David doesn’t believe he can’t be saved or fixed. He thinks it’s impossible for someone like him to find redemption. Later, Emma convinces him that everyone deserves a second chance and everyone is redeemable. But what really it’s redemption? Can anyone find it?
I personally didn’t believe in David’s redemption. Not because I don’t think someone can’t be redeemable, but because I didn’t believe David will really redeem himself. First, because he didn’t feel sorry for his actions. Not really. He just didn’t want to lose Emma. Second, because somehow I felt that everything was too simple – for David to find some path to redemption in the “classical way”. And I was right!
David’s POV was fantastic. In some way very convincing. He can totally fool you. I felt for him as a child, I did, but not for David the man. I can see why not many of you will dislike him, but I liked him. There is no doubt he loves Emma, he is ready to do anything to protect her and I liked him for that.
Emma was a great heroine. She wanted to save David and she wanted to give him what he needs. She gives him what he needs and later she believes they saved each other. And they did in some way, but like I said, David for me wasn’t saved entirely. Emma is very understanding, maybe because she has a shitty past as well. I really don’t think anyone would have understood/accepted why David did what he did. So in some way Emma was perfect for David.
For me the ending was “the end”. I can’t say I’m surprised with it. Maybe I expected something like this to happen. I don't know, but I was fine with it. I totally see why the author chose this ending and I totally think it’s the perfect conclusion for David and Emma’s story – one of them will find peace and the other in some way will be reborn.
However, I think the ending was a little rushed, because yes, I wanted to know more, to feel more. I guess I was expected something more emotional. Another thing that didn’t work for me was how easily Emma accepted David’s past. I can't say more, because I don't want to give anything away, but I really wanted to see how David explain...some things to Emma.
Overall, a great read!
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April 21, 2015I want to read this because I freaking hate cliffhangers and I am hoping the author will redeem herself. Also, I'm an idiot.
Update:
WHAT THE FUCK?! No really WHAT THE FUCK?! I don't even know what to say. I kind of want to cry. I can't review this book without spoilers so beware.
So I liked Emma except that she was so forgiving of her murderous freaking boyfriend. I wasn't sure where any of it was going, so I'll give the author a thousand fucking stars for building suspense and keeping me guessing. I kind of wondered if there would be a missing piece, like maybe David wasn't a murdering freak show. Maybe it was in his head that they died or something. I couldn't imagine that she was going to give it a happily ever after given his history. And I was kind of rooting for him to die. But I also didn't want Emma to be heartbroken. I guess I wanted her to wake up or something. I don't know but it was sad and depressing. Still a murderous nut job but I'm still sad about the end. I have no idea how to rate the book though. I would rate it five stars for how fucked up it was. But I also hated it, if that's makes sense. So I guess I just won't rate it.
Update:
WHAT THE FUCK?! No really WHAT THE FUCK?! I don't even know what to say. I kind of want to cry. I can't review this book without spoilers so beware.
So I liked Emma except that she was so forgiving of her murderous freaking boyfriend. I wasn't sure where any of it was going, so I'll give the author a thousand fucking stars for building suspense and keeping me guessing. I kind of wondered if there would be a missing piece, like maybe David wasn't a murdering freak show. Maybe it was in his head that they died or something. I couldn't imagine that she was going to give it a happily ever after given his history. And I was kind of rooting for him to die. But I also didn't want Emma to be heartbroken. I guess I wanted her to wake up or something. I don't know but it was sad and depressing. Still a murderous nut job but I'm still sad about the end. I have no idea how to rate the book though. I would rate it five stars for how fucked up it was. But I also hated it, if that's makes sense. So I guess I just won't rate it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 13, 2014
Book 1 Push literally pushed me in more than one way. I questioned my moral code wondering if I was a fan of David Calgaro. I mean, I knew he was hot and sexy, but he was totally screwed up! I can deal with that...I like a bad boy!
But then, I questioned my sanity as to why in the hell I enjoyed the book as a whole...just when I thought I could put it behind me, Claire Wallis gutted me and left me speechless.
Kudos for bringing your crazy train of a story back to my world! While I cant say I "enjoyed" Push, I found Pull to be so much more. Perhaps the insight in the madness with David's POV was the key to the greatness of this. Do not get me wrong, in no way is he redeemable! Quite honestly he is MAD! I mean beyond effed up!
Perhaps his redemption is simply in loving Emma. I mean when you are that screwed up...yet you care about a woman...it is boggling! Also, WHAT IS WRONG WITH EMMA??? Did I miss something? Did she just live day by day with a man who wanted her dead? HUH? I think there needed to be a bit more discussion on that home-front!
Ugh, I cant really delve into the "major moment" of the story. Just know that it happened...I really cant believe it...yet I think I might understand it. The only thing I know for sure is that Claire Wallis did a great job with this conclusion. I could never expect sunshine and roses where David and Emma were concerned...thanks for not disappointing!
But then, I questioned my sanity as to why in the hell I enjoyed the book as a whole...just when I thought I could put it behind me, Claire Wallis gutted me and left me speechless.
Kudos for bringing your crazy train of a story back to my world! While I cant say I "enjoyed" Push, I found Pull to be so much more. Perhaps the insight in the madness with David's POV was the key to the greatness of this. Do not get me wrong, in no way is he redeemable! Quite honestly he is MAD! I mean beyond effed up!
Perhaps his redemption is simply in loving Emma. I mean when you are that screwed up...yet you care about a woman...it is boggling! Also, WHAT IS WRONG WITH EMMA??? Did I miss something? Did she just live day by day with a man who wanted her dead? HUH? I think there needed to be a bit more discussion on that home-front!
Ugh, I cant really delve into the "major moment" of the story. Just know that it happened...I really cant believe it...yet I think I might understand it. The only thing I know for sure is that Claire Wallis did a great job with this conclusion. I could never expect sunshine and roses where David and Emma were concerned...thanks for not disappointing!
February 24, 2020
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November 10, 2014
Note this review will contain minor spoilers of PUSH (book one).
I loved Push. I loved the way it made me feel disoriented and a little bit dirty for loving it so much. David was dark. He wasn’t dark in the sense that he was cruel or that he just did the wrong things. He was dark in the sense that he was insane and damaged to the point of no return. His life was driven by the one moment of his childhood he could not escape. The thing he couldn’t control became the one thing he needed to have control over. His life was about proving the myth wrong, by trying to prove it existed, to find it. And that myth. It was loving someone so much that you’d die for them. And this book, Pull. It brought it all together.
The story unfolds in an unconventional way, in pieces that in the end just fit together. We get glimpses of the moment after the ripples fade between moments of the present told from both Emma’s and David’s point of view, but then we get Matt’s as well. At first Matt seemed out of place, but he was part of the much bigger picture of this story in the end.
Now, this story is one that I can clearly identify with both sides of the reviews. I am not entirely happy with the ending of this story. Part of me is pissed off about it. But the part of me that has had time to reflect on this story can see that the ending was the way it had to be. David and Emma’s story was written long before we get to the final pages of this story. The ending of this story was written when David was just a boy struggling to understand why his mother did what she did and why he felt the need to recreate that act over and over again to find peace, but yet never finding it.
He wanted to save his mother. He wanted someone to save him. In the end only one of those things was possible and David finally knew what he was searching for truly existed. And him knowing that, is what made the noise in my head settle.
Bravo to the author for creating such an original story. For giving us something redeemable in David that we clung to. I don’t know if I’ve ever cheered for a character harder than I did for David. I wanted him to find a way to live with what he had done and to be loved in spite of it. And I got that. I loved these two broken characters not in spite of their flaws, but for them.
So why not five stars? That bit of anger that I had... well I’m holding on to that.
I loved Push. I loved the way it made me feel disoriented and a little bit dirty for loving it so much. David was dark. He wasn’t dark in the sense that he was cruel or that he just did the wrong things. He was dark in the sense that he was insane and damaged to the point of no return. His life was driven by the one moment of his childhood he could not escape. The thing he couldn’t control became the one thing he needed to have control over. His life was about proving the myth wrong, by trying to prove it existed, to find it. And that myth. It was loving someone so much that you’d die for them. And this book, Pull. It brought it all together.
The story unfolds in an unconventional way, in pieces that in the end just fit together. We get glimpses of the moment after the ripples fade between moments of the present told from both Emma’s and David’s point of view, but then we get Matt’s as well. At first Matt seemed out of place, but he was part of the much bigger picture of this story in the end.
Now, this story is one that I can clearly identify with both sides of the reviews. I am not entirely happy with the ending of this story. Part of me is pissed off about it. But the part of me that has had time to reflect on this story can see that the ending was the way it had to be. David and Emma’s story was written long before we get to the final pages of this story. The ending of this story was written when David was just a boy struggling to understand why his mother did what she did and why he felt the need to recreate that act over and over again to find peace, but yet never finding it.
He wanted to save his mother. He wanted someone to save him. In the end only one of those things was possible and David finally knew what he was searching for truly existed. And him knowing that, is what made the noise in my head settle.
Bravo to the author for creating such an original story. For giving us something redeemable in David that we clung to. I don’t know if I’ve ever cheered for a character harder than I did for David. I wanted him to find a way to live with what he had done and to be loved in spite of it. And I got that. I loved these two broken characters not in spite of their flaws, but for them.
So why not five stars? That bit of anger that I had... well I’m holding on to that.
March 10, 2020
Kitap bittiğinde ben⬆️
November 11, 2014
"3.5 rock knocking stars"
We start of at where we ended of in Push,at the bridge. In Pull we get sent back to past(David's childhood), the past(after the girls fall of the bridge), David's pov,Emma's pov, and Matt's. I kinda didn't see why Matt(most of the time) was there. I kinda didn't really "enjoy" him at times. I also blame him for the ending.
The ending:....man I'm really pissed at claire but at the same time I kinda knew why she did what she did. I don't appreciate it but I KINDA understand. I felt like at times it was being a little "dramatic" don't get me wrong i I loved Push it was really good but I'm not really a fan of book2. I liked it but didn't love it.i I guess I was just expecting more. Overall, good book.
We start of at where we ended of in Push,at the bridge. In Pull we get sent back to past(David's childhood), the past(after the girls fall of the bridge), David's pov,Emma's pov, and Matt's. I kinda didn't see why Matt(most of the time) was there. I kinda didn't really "enjoy" him at times. I also blame him for the ending.
The ending:....man I'm really pissed at claire but at the same time I kinda knew why she did what she did. I don't appreciate it but I KINDA understand. I felt like at times it was being a little "dramatic" don't get me wrong i I loved Push it was really good but I'm not really a fan of book2. I liked it but didn't love it.i I guess I was just expecting more. Overall, good book.
November 18, 2015
Pull was a good follow up to PUSH.
I'm not sure why I preferred PUSH...but I did like PULL. I would recommend reading them both.
I'm not sure why I preferred PUSH...but I did like PULL. I would recommend reading them both.
November 10, 2014
The elements that make Push (book 1) a compelling story are lacking in this sequel.
Some scenes seem redundant.
Tedious inner dialogue.
The last 15% of the book is too rushed to maximize the impact of David's fate on the ending.
TBH, adding a few chapters to Push without this sequel would have made it a better read for me.
Some scenes seem redundant.
Tedious inner dialogue.
The last 15% of the book is too rushed to maximize the impact of David's fate on the ending.
TBH, adding a few chapters to Push without this sequel would have made it a better read for me.
November 9, 2014
I was happy at first but then as the story progressed I ended up disliking David so much that I just couldn't tolerate Emma choosing to be with someone like him. I'm taking this as a sign that I may not be able to handle extremely twisted books.
May 30, 2017
Ve Dalgalar, yok artık!
O ön deyişler yok mu? Cidden sizi kudurtuyor. Öyle bir başladı ki çıldırdım. Daha ilk sayfadan delirdim. Köprü'nün sonu kafa karışlığından ibaret olunca Dalgalar başladığın da ağzım açık kaldı bir süre.
Bir yerden sonra sürekli bir şeyler oldu ve bu sanki kitabın potansiyelini düşürdü. Bir konu üzerinde sabit kalınmasını tercih ederdim ben. David gibi bir karakter okumadım sanırım. Adam tek ayak üzerinde kırk takla atıyor ve valla hayran kaldım. Emma'yı da sevdim aslında ama işte olmasaydı dediğim yerler vardı. Birbirlerini oldukları gibi kabullenmeleri sanırım en hoşuma giden kısım oldu.
Ya dicek çok bir şey yok. Cidden güzel bir seri. Bazı kısımlar eh işte dedirtse de kurgu ve anlatım bence tüm eksikleri gideriyor.
Çok fazla erotik sahne var, bunu bilerek başlayın derim.
Eğer bu kısım sizi rahatsız etmiyorsa, kurgu son derece muazzam. Acayip heyecanlı ve sürükleyici.
En büyük artısı klişe olmaması bana göre. Sanırım ondan bu kadar heyecanla okudum.
Yani kısaca, güzeldi be!
O ön deyişler yok mu? Cidden sizi kudurtuyor. Öyle bir başladı ki çıldırdım. Daha ilk sayfadan delirdim. Köprü'nün sonu kafa karışlığından ibaret olunca Dalgalar başladığın da ağzım açık kaldı bir süre.
Bir yerden sonra sürekli bir şeyler oldu ve bu sanki kitabın potansiyelini düşürdü. Bir konu üzerinde sabit kalınmasını tercih ederdim ben. David gibi bir karakter okumadım sanırım. Adam tek ayak üzerinde kırk takla atıyor ve valla hayran kaldım. Emma'yı da sevdim aslında ama işte olmasaydı dediğim yerler vardı. Birbirlerini oldukları gibi kabullenmeleri sanırım en hoşuma giden kısım oldu.
Ya dicek çok bir şey yok. Cidden güzel bir seri. Bazı kısımlar eh işte dedirtse de kurgu ve anlatım bence tüm eksikleri gideriyor.
Çok fazla erotik sahne var, bunu bilerek başlayın derim.
Eğer bu kısım sizi rahatsız etmiyorsa, kurgu son derece muazzam. Acayip heyecanlı ve sürükleyici.
En büyük artısı klişe olmaması bana göre. Sanırım ondan bu kadar heyecanla okudum.
Yani kısaca, güzeldi be!
June 15, 2016
Ughhhhh! Lanet olsun içimdeki fucked-up, twisted story sevgisine Tamam ben de Türkçe'nin bütünlüğüne ve özenli kullanılmasına gönül veriyorum ancak bu kitap için hissettiklerimi tek dilde anlatamam sanırım. İlk kitabı okumayanlar için spoiler içeren bir yorum olacak öncelikle.
November 7, 2014
I don't want to say too much but all I will say is I was disappointed with how the story concluded. I really liked the first book 'Push' and although David was not your normal book hero, he certainly seemed like he could be redeemed. Yes he does find redemption in this book but I also thought 'Push' had a love story between David & Emma and so that's the part I don't want to say too much about. I'm sure many readers are fine with endings such as this but I'm not one of them!
I find it interesting the first book was published by MIRA which I believe is part of Harlequin who publish ROMANCE novels. Pull is not published by MIRA. That should have given me fair warning! I mainly read romance novels. I sometimes detour to the dark side like with the Captive in the Dark series but even that had an ending I was happy with!
I find it interesting the first book was published by MIRA which I believe is part of Harlequin who publish ROMANCE novels. Pull is not published by MIRA. That should have given me fair warning! I mainly read romance novels. I sometimes detour to the dark side like with the Captive in the Dark series but even that had an ending I was happy with!
November 9, 2014
This definitely didn't grab me like the first book Push did, but I still really enjoyed it.
I think the problem was that nothing much new happened. I loved getting to see more about David's past, even though it was super sad. Then the last 15% had some crazy as hell things going on. But other than that there just wasn't much else. It felt like were just slowly moving forwards.
I got a tiny bit bored :(
I have to agree with a friend that although the ending is a huge shock, it's also kind of perfect. Claire Wallis is a very brave writer and I applaud her for that.
A truly incredible story!
I think the problem was that nothing much new happened. I loved getting to see more about David's past, even though it was super sad. Then the last 15% had some crazy as hell things going on. But other than that there just wasn't much else. It felt like were just slowly moving forwards.
I got a tiny bit bored :(
I have to agree with a friend that although the ending is a huge shock, it's also kind of perfect. Claire Wallis is a very brave writer and I applaud her for that.
A truly incredible story!
January 14, 2015
2.5 Stars
Eh.. what can I say? Boring! The only good parts were Matt and his JLaw references. I expected so much more after the first book.
I know this has gotten great reviews from awesome reviewers but the story fell short for me.
Eh.. what can I say? Boring! The only good parts were Matt and his JLaw references. I expected so much more after the first book.
I know this has gotten great reviews from awesome reviewers but the story fell short for me.
August 18, 2017
İlk kitabı bu kadar sevip ikincisinden de bu kadar nefret edeceğimi hiç düşünmemiştim. Mutlu sonları sevmemle bilinirim ve bu mutsuz bir sondu ama gerçekten çok saçma bir sondu. Keşke ikinci kitabı yazmasaydı ya, ilk kitabın sonundaki ikilemle ortada kalsaydım. Sinirliyim şu an ve ben bu kitap mutlu biter sanıyordum. Eğer mutlu bitirmek niyetinde değildiyse neden Emma'yı kurtardı. Öfkeliyim ve gerginim. David ölmeyecekti, tutuklanabilirdi ya da evlenebilirlerdi ama ölmek?!?!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 29, 2017
Okuduğum en psychopath çift ödülü emma ve david'e gidiyor.
September 4, 2017
Mutsuz sonlardan nefret ediyorum.
September 7, 2017
Hiç sevmedim. Hiç sevmedim. Sevmedim. Yani öncelikle bu kitabı yazarken ne düşünüyordun? Adamın geçmişini anlatınca o psikopat halini seveceğimizi mi düşündün? "Ay canım David bu yüzden mi böyle yapıyormuş? Haklı o zaman." Diyeceğimizi mi düşündün? Hiç olmamış kitap yazar hanım, hiç olmamış. Ve o son! O son neydi öyle ya! Çok sinirliyim yeminlen. Bir daha okumam kitaplarını -_-
November 12, 2014
2.5 - 3 WTF Stars
I have devoted most of the last 24 hrs of my life to reading these 2 messed up books (part one was Push ). So, how do I feel now that all is said and done?
Exhausted. And like my brain has melted and is starting to leak out of my ears.
I feel like I ran a marathon and then spent 3 days on a roller coaster.
Book Blurb:
David Calgaro has secrets, and the only woman he's ever loved is about to pay the ultimate price to protect them. He's spent a lifetime searching for purpose and control. And the only place he's managed to find them is in a single, perfect moment; a moment in which he has absolute control over someone else's life.
David is unredeemable, unfixable, unsalvageable. But Emma Searfoss has forced a tiny sliver of hope to penetrate his soul. Hope that, even though redemption is impossible, maybe life isn't. Maybe he isn't who he thought he was. Maybe he's meant to be more.
The continuation of David's story is not nearly as bat-shit crazy this time around. Yes, he's fucked in the head. Yes, he has done some seriously messed up shit (putting it very mildly). But, i was somewhat used to the craziness of his character by the time i started this book. And i think because the 'novelty' had worn off a bit (not sure how else to describe it without giving major spoilers to both books), this book wasn't quite as addicting as the first.
There was so much going on here. And not all of it worked. I know that trying to make David more....sympathetic was a tall order....and honestly, i can't say that it worked for me the entire time. This story is so dark and so crazy that it's hard to truly connect with these characters like I normally would while absorbed in a good book. Whether or not I liked who i was reading about....and a lot of the time i didn't....i still wanted to know more. I wanted to know the rest of the story. And that's the sign of a truly compelling story. I give all the credit to the author. She brought a very dark, slightly depressing and TRULY twisted world to life that just captured my attention and would not let go. So bravo once again, Ms Wallis.
This story seriously messed with my head, folks.
i will admit to feeling a bit emotional at then end of this book. Looking back, I suppose there was no other way for this story to truly end. But, it was still sad to see it play out that way. Maybe in the end, some of the characters had seeped into my brain and made a little home there, and i was sad to see them go. That's all I'm gonna say on the subject. So there.
I finally understand the kind of love my mother told me about. The kind of love you would die for. It does exist. It's real. And I have it, at last. With her.
These two books made my head spin, and confused and surprised me. It might have been a hard journey to make, but it was worth it in the end.
I have devoted most of the last 24 hrs of my life to reading these 2 messed up books (part one was Push ). So, how do I feel now that all is said and done?
Exhausted. And like my brain has melted and is starting to leak out of my ears.
I feel like I ran a marathon and then spent 3 days on a roller coaster.
Book Blurb:
David Calgaro has secrets, and the only woman he's ever loved is about to pay the ultimate price to protect them. He's spent a lifetime searching for purpose and control. And the only place he's managed to find them is in a single, perfect moment; a moment in which he has absolute control over someone else's life.
David is unredeemable, unfixable, unsalvageable. But Emma Searfoss has forced a tiny sliver of hope to penetrate his soul. Hope that, even though redemption is impossible, maybe life isn't. Maybe he isn't who he thought he was. Maybe he's meant to be more.
The continuation of David's story is not nearly as bat-shit crazy this time around. Yes, he's fucked in the head. Yes, he has done some seriously messed up shit (putting it very mildly). But, i was somewhat used to the craziness of his character by the time i started this book. And i think because the 'novelty' had worn off a bit (not sure how else to describe it without giving major spoilers to both books), this book wasn't quite as addicting as the first.
There was so much going on here. And not all of it worked. I know that trying to make David more....sympathetic was a tall order....and honestly, i can't say that it worked for me the entire time. This story is so dark and so crazy that it's hard to truly connect with these characters like I normally would while absorbed in a good book. Whether or not I liked who i was reading about....and a lot of the time i didn't....i still wanted to know more. I wanted to know the rest of the story. And that's the sign of a truly compelling story. I give all the credit to the author. She brought a very dark, slightly depressing and TRULY twisted world to life that just captured my attention and would not let go. So bravo once again, Ms Wallis.
This story seriously messed with my head, folks.
i will admit to feeling a bit emotional at then end of this book. Looking back, I suppose there was no other way for this story to truly end. But, it was still sad to see it play out that way. Maybe in the end, some of the characters had seeped into my brain and made a little home there, and i was sad to see them go. That's all I'm gonna say on the subject. So there.
I finally understand the kind of love my mother told me about. The kind of love you would die for. It does exist. It's real. And I have it, at last. With her.
These two books made my head spin, and confused and surprised me. It might have been a hard journey to make, but it was worth it in the end.
November 13, 2014
Title: Pull (Push #2)
Series: Yes
Author: Claire Wallis
Rating: 4 stars
POV: Multiple POV
HEA:
Heat/Steammild
Triggers?
Cliffhanger: . No.
Intolerable Heroine .No.
Über Douchebagery .No.
Taboo Subject Matter .No.
Cheating:
Love Triangle
Pull is the final book in the Push series and picks up directly where we left off with the mother of all cliffhangers (literally). There's no way to really summarize the story without giving anything away so I won't even bother trying. I will say that the issue from book 1 was resolved rather quickly in this book. I'm talking within the first 8 chapters. It left much of the rest of the book and the point of everything that happened rather confusing for me. It was like it was all just a filler leading up to a shocker of an ending. I also wasn't sure what the point of having Matt's POV (other than the first few chapters) throughout the book was for. It didn't add anything to the story and I'm still a bit confused why it was there at all.
I was very happy to see David finally find the love that he's been seeking for so long. There are several chapters in David's POV throughout his youth from the day on the bridge with his mother to all the years following it with his abusive and alcoholic father. It was heartbreaking to read about and I was glad that he was finally able to move forward with his life.
I did enjoy the story and felt like the ending (although not at all what I wanted) made sense and so I ended up being okay with it. I do wonder I enjoyed the conclusion to the story even though it wasn't as epic of a story as I had been expecting after finishing book 1, which I absolutely loved.
November 8, 2014
"Even superheroes need help sometimes."
The story picks up right where Push ended, on the 9th Street bridge with David and Emma. Emma has had to face some hard truths about David, but it doesn't change what she's agreed to do. She's willing to do anything to save him and has faith he will do the same for her. It's intense, overwhelming and just a fucked up situation all around. But, somehow these two damaged people just make sense together. They have the ability to blur everything else out around them and focus on one another. I adored them, but I craved more of their witty banter that was so much more prevalent in the first book.
"I wasn't aware that you loved me just for my pretty face."
"Well, that and your tool belt."
In this book, we get a glimpse into David's past. Seeing the father he grew up with and what he went through in the aftermath of each of his prior girlfriend's demises, sort of explained how he ended up where he did. He never had anyone to truly love him or take care of him. Until, Emma. It's hard for him to understand how or why she loves him the way she does. But her love calms the demons in his head, gives him a sense of purpose and lets him move on from the past.
"I never realized how empty my life was until I found you."
I have to admit the ending really took me by surprise. While it isn't what I wanted or expected for Emma and David, I can almost understand why the author would choose to do what she did. Sometimes life doesn't go as planned, even when you find the love you've always needed. It was a startling ending, to a unique and twisted story. It was worth the wait.
4/5 Fangs
MrsLeif's Two Fangs About It
*Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
The story picks up right where Push ended, on the 9th Street bridge with David and Emma. Emma has had to face some hard truths about David, but it doesn't change what she's agreed to do. She's willing to do anything to save him and has faith he will do the same for her. It's intense, overwhelming and just a fucked up situation all around. But, somehow these two damaged people just make sense together. They have the ability to blur everything else out around them and focus on one another. I adored them, but I craved more of their witty banter that was so much more prevalent in the first book.
"I wasn't aware that you loved me just for my pretty face."
"Well, that and your tool belt."
In this book, we get a glimpse into David's past. Seeing the father he grew up with and what he went through in the aftermath of each of his prior girlfriend's demises, sort of explained how he ended up where he did. He never had anyone to truly love him or take care of him. Until, Emma. It's hard for him to understand how or why she loves him the way she does. But her love calms the demons in his head, gives him a sense of purpose and lets him move on from the past.
"I never realized how empty my life was until I found you."
I have to admit the ending really took me by surprise. While it isn't what I wanted or expected for Emma and David, I can almost understand why the author would choose to do what she did. Sometimes life doesn't go as planned, even when you find the love you've always needed. It was a startling ending, to a unique and twisted story. It was worth the wait.
4/5 Fangs
MrsLeif's Two Fangs About It
*Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
July 5, 2020
Ya kötü bir zamanıma denk geldi ya da okunmayacak kadar kötü bir seri. İlk kitapla aynı puanı verdim. Buna benzer ama bundan çok daha iyi sürüyle kitap var. Karakterlerden, anlatım tarzına dek hiçbir kısmı sevmedim. Tekrar okumayı deneyeceğim ancak fikirlerim değişir mi bilmem 😬
November 6, 2014
4.5 Superhero Stars!
CLAIRE WALLIS KNOWS HOW TO END A BOOK! I'm devastated yet satisfied in a twisted way!
WARNING: This review will not contain spoilers for Pull, but you should read Push first before you read my review. Oh, and this review is going to be a mess of emotions. Slightly over the top and probably won't make a bit of sense.
You know how Claire Wallis left us on the last one, right? On the bridge with sandbags attached to our feet, handing over every bit of CONTROL to David, because we love him. Why do we love David? We want to repair the broken, save the lost, and hopefully find redemption. David the bad superhero. The Dark Knight. And I was one of his girls ready to jump off a bridge to prove my love.
Pull was not what I expected at first, I think it was the level of anticipation that set up the disappointment I felt at first. I went in thinking the story was going to start off with a bang, well it kinda did, but not how I expected it to. The Story fills in the holes of David's childhood and really brings his need for control to the forefront. Can David redeem himself? Clearly, Emma thinks so, her character to be a breath of fresh #KickAss air. I was completely engrossed after a bit of confusion on how the story would play out, but I was still missing the intensity that I got from the first. There were enough twists and turns to keep hanging on until the very end! If I was Claire Wallis I would run and hide as soon as people get to the end of this book. RUN AND HIDE! Listen people, go to your dresser pull out your big girl panties and get ready.
Dear Claire,
I absolutely love your writing, characters, and your SADISTIC manipulation of my emotions.
Thanks!
CLAIRE WALLIS KNOWS HOW TO END A BOOK! I'm devastated yet satisfied in a twisted way!
WARNING: This review will not contain spoilers for Pull, but you should read Push first before you read my review. Oh, and this review is going to be a mess of emotions. Slightly over the top and probably won't make a bit of sense.
You know how Claire Wallis left us on the last one, right? On the bridge with sandbags attached to our feet, handing over every bit of CONTROL to David, because we love him. Why do we love David? We want to repair the broken, save the lost, and hopefully find redemption. David the bad superhero. The Dark Knight. And I was one of his girls ready to jump off a bridge to prove my love.
Pull was not what I expected at first, I think it was the level of anticipation that set up the disappointment I felt at first. I went in thinking the story was going to start off with a bang, well it kinda did, but not how I expected it to. The Story fills in the holes of David's childhood and really brings his need for control to the forefront. Can David redeem himself? Clearly, Emma thinks so, her character to be a breath of fresh #KickAss air. I was completely engrossed after a bit of confusion on how the story would play out, but I was still missing the intensity that I got from the first. There were enough twists and turns to keep hanging on until the very end! If I was Claire Wallis I would run and hide as soon as people get to the end of this book. RUN AND HIDE! Listen people, go to your dresser pull out your big girl panties and get ready.
Dear Claire,
I absolutely love your writing, characters, and your SADISTIC manipulation of my emotions.
Thanks!
May 23, 2017
Overall rating: 2.5 stars
Plot: 4/10
Ending: still don't know how I feel, either 8 or 2
Writing: 5/10
Hero: 6/10
Heroine: 6/10
Humour: 5/10
Steaminess: 7/10
HEA:
I only really read this one to make sure that Emma didn't actually die. It was much the same as the last one in the sense that outside of the threat of Ricky and the poker ring problems, there wasn't much of a story. You could more or less manage to read just the first and last pages of each chapter and still understand.
Okay, on to trying to justify the ending to myself...
Plot: 4/10
Ending: still don't know how I feel, either 8 or 2
Writing: 5/10
Hero: 6/10
Heroine: 6/10
Humour: 5/10
Steaminess: 7/10
HEA:
I only really read this one to make sure that Emma didn't actually die. It was much the same as the last one in the sense that outside of the threat of Ricky and the poker ring problems, there wasn't much of a story. You could more or less manage to read just the first and last pages of each chapter and still understand.
Okay, on to trying to justify the ending to myself...
November 4, 2014
3.5 Stars
Push is one of my TOP favorites this year. I had REALLY high expectations for Pull. Sadly it just fell a bit flat for me. While Push was edgy and exciting throughout the entire book. Pull just floated along not ever really getting my adrenaline to pump until the very, very end. Damn that ending! David's past was heartbreaking at times. Mad tears were brought to my eyes. (And that ending.... ughhh...that's gonna stick.) It did a great job explaining how he became so messed up as a man. (God, this is hard to write without spoiling anything.) I did love the epilogue. It was closure at its finest. So for me Pull inched along slowly but the ending was a stunner.
ARC greatly accepted through Twisted Sisters' Book Reviews
Push is one of my TOP favorites this year. I had REALLY high expectations for Pull. Sadly it just fell a bit flat for me. While Push was edgy and exciting throughout the entire book. Pull just floated along not ever really getting my adrenaline to pump until the very, very end. Damn that ending! David's past was heartbreaking at times. Mad tears were brought to my eyes. (And that ending.... ughhh...that's gonna stick.) It did a great job explaining how he became so messed up as a man. (God, this is hard to write without spoiling anything.) I did love the epilogue. It was closure at its finest. So for me Pull inched along slowly but the ending was a stunner.
ARC greatly accepted through Twisted Sisters' Book Reviews
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