Once in a generation a novel comes along that taps a vein of universal human experience, resonating with readers of all ages. The Lovely Bones is such a book – a phenomenal #1 bestseller celebrated at once for its narrative artistry, its luminous clarity of emotion, and its astoniishing power to lay claim to the hearts of millions of readers around the world.
“My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973.”
So begins the story of Susie Salmon, who is adjusting to her new home in heaven, a place that is not at all what she expected, even as she is watching life on eath continue without her – her friends trading rumors about her disappearance, her killer trying to cover his tracks, her grief-stricken family unraveling.
Out of unspeakable traged and loss, The Lovely Bones succeeds, miraculously, in building a tale filled with hope, humor, suspense, even joy
“A stunning achievement.” –The New Yorker
“Deeply affecting. . . . A keenly observed portrait of familial love and how it endures and changes over time.” –New York Times
“A triumphant novel. . . . It’s a knockout.” –Time
“Destined to become a classic in the vein of To Kill a Mockingbird. . . . I loved it.” -Anna Quindlen
“A novel that is painfully fine and accomplished.” –Los Angeles Times
“The Lovely Bones seems to be saying there are more important things in life on earth than retribution. Like forgiveness, like love.” –Chicago Tribune
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Sexual Content - 1/5
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Violence - 4/5
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Language - 2/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 0/5
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Summary
Overall Without a doubt, the most disturbing book I have ever read. If I could take the story out of my head I would but it lingers there in the back of my mind. Although the writing was excellent and the book is a bestseller, I cannot get past the haunting way the child narrates the book after her death. I'm giving it a 4 bc of the excellent
way it's written but be warned, it is disturbing.
Violence Although there is only 1 violent act, it is so disturbing, I felt the book deserved a 4.