Title: The Lovely Bones
Author: Alice Sebold
Pages Read: 147
Rating for book: 9.9
Synopsis:
The Lovely Bones is one of the most amazing books I have ever read. I believe that it could have the potential to be an overpowering story to whomever that reads it. As you’re making your way through the novel, you develop strong feelings for the characters, as if you were part of the story. The story is about this girl named Susie. She was raped and then killed. In the story you learn about Susie’s heaven and how she tries to help her family, find her killer. Her father is passionate about finding the killer. No matter how long how hard it is. While reading this, it changed my views on several issues. I get deep into thought about the story at home, even when I’m not reading it. Rape and death is nothing to joke about, ever. This novel gets in depth about the issue of death. Depending if you have ever had a unfortunate experience with someone close to you dying, you can really relate to how the family feels about their, daughter, sister, or friend dying. It’s really a hard thing to accept. The way the author describes it has an overpowering deep feeling about it.
When I experienced what it feels like to lose someone close to me, I understood. Sadly, it was when I was in first grade. When I lost my brother and sister, it was a devastation. I sat up close to my mom for hours. I was only seven years old. Just the other day we watched the funeral of them, and I felt it again. How Lindsey (Susie’s sister) must have felt, the emptiness you have in your heart, knowing that you will never see them, talk to them, or do anything with them. Knowing how much that they never got to do… it kills. When I read this book, it’s almost like my experience growing up. It is an amazing book and helped me cope with all those feelings I stuffed into the back of my head. It even gave me the strength to be able sit down and watch through the funeral. I recommend this for anyone who has been through getting raped or going through a death. It helps you dream.
Melissa. First off, I would like to say how brave you are, for sharing that personal information about your family. But I could really tell how much you relate with the story and its situation, by reading your blog. I think you did an amzazing job relating with the story and incorporating it with your blog. Lovely Bones would definitely be in my "must read" list.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Dennise that you wrote an amazing summary and are so brave for doing so! This book sounds really interesting and I have heard many good reviews! I also heard that the movie and the book are very different! Has anyone seen the movie?
ReplyDeleteWow. First of all i want to say how sorry I am for everything you have been through. On the other hand, it is very obvious what a strong person has been shaped out of such tough experiences. I don't think I would know how to respond to life if something that drastic happened to me. I have wanted to see the movie and read the book for a while now, but have kept putting it off. But I can assure you The Lovely Bones will be the next book i pick up!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jaci, it is quite obvious that you are a very strong person. I have read the Lovely Bones and it sits in your mind like a brick. I love the last line in your synopsis, "it helps you dream". It is very powerful and very true. I have seen the movie and while it is very good it is nothing like the book, as is with most books made into movies.
ReplyDeleteI saw the movie first. The movie turned into my favorite movie ever. When I saw the movie I said "I'm reading this book." Although the movie is nothing compared to the book.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I have a lot of respect for you to be able to pour your heart out like that. It is very hard yet alone to read a book like that, but to have such deep relations with the book must be even harder.Your summary showed how strong you are.I also read the book and I agree with Kirsten it does really stay in your mind.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, you know how much I love you as a friend, and I want you to know that I am always here for you. You are a brave girl, and a story like this seems hard to read when you can relate so much. I was not able to keep reading after the first two chapters. I do not know if I was scared or too shocked that things like that happen. I hope you always remember your last couple of sentences in this post. It really does help you dream.
ReplyDeleteFor you to open up your heart and mind onto this blog is very brave and I respect it so much. I read The Lovely Bones but did not come away with the same views as you although they make sense and apply to the book and your personal life. When I was a little less than halfway through the book my grandmother passed away so I had to put it down early. I am debating whether or not I should try to pick it up again. What to you think?
ReplyDeleteI think you should. It helps you cope.
ReplyDeleteWow! Thank you for pouring your heart into your review. Your strength is beyond anything that I could ever imagine myself being able to bring to such a life changing situation. I can understand why the book helped you to heal in some small way, being able to relate to a character who came to terms with their grief and suffering truly shows the healing power this book may hold for some.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, you wrote an amazing and very inspirational piece. I read this book and i have to say it was one of he best books i have read too. I have expirenced the loss of loved ones including my little brother when i was 8, close friends, and even my favorite pets. So i know how you feel and i thought more about whats happened in my life with the losses when i read this book too. This book also goes to show that you have to stay strong through difficult situations which was hard for me at first and same for Susie's family but you eventually get better, and like you said this book did help a little for me as well. But overall i would recommend this book to anyone who loves an exciting, sad/emotional, and warm hearted book. Once again great post Melissa.
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