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I decided to give it four, with reservations, because it has an original premise- that a girl up in heaven doesn't necessarily have to be the most forgiving, well-adjusted, protective spirit churches tell us that people in heaven always are.
In fact, while reading this book, I seriously doubted if the narrarator, the aforementioned girl, really was in heaven at all. It reminded me of a story about a gambler that, when he died, wa ...more
I decided to give it four, with reservations, because it has an original premise- that a girl up in heaven doesn't necessarily have to be the most forgiving, well-adjusted, protective spirit churches tell us that people in heaven always are.
In fact, while reading this book, I seriously doubted if the narrarator, the aforementioned girl, really was in heaven at all. It reminded me of a story about a gambler that, when he died, wa ...more
This book was sad, it didn't give me the closure I wanted, but there was something. I have a daughter so it was hard for me to read in places. I think in tragedy families do become torn, and the way the characters handled theirs was what I imagine happens to a lot of families. Different that’s for sure and not a light read, not something I would pick up if you were feeling down yourself.
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Jun 23, 2009
Nicole
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I thought this book was creepy. At times it tended to drag ... and there were definitely times when I wanted to quit. Overall a good book, but not one I would read again.
Easy read, engaging story - especially for women/young women. Family dynamics were realistic and sometimes funny. Interesting concept.
This was a lot like My Sister's Keeper in that it explored the dynamics of a family when in crisis. It was very sad but well written.
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I thought this book was mearly OK- It was interesting but not entirely engrossing
Jul 14, 2008
Tara Lynn
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