A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Helpful Score: 3
I came upon this book unknowing of any before it had no clue about the author either. I read a four sentenced piece about the book and it made it sound to be almost thriller-ish. Along the lines of secret graves in a backyard.
That said I didn't put much stock in the book I waited to read it last out of the five I got that day. Turns out this was the BEST one out of the pile. Written in a way much reminiscent of a Charliene Harris book, no supernatural vibe or violence but a character with a body to rival Sookies and outspoken too , found this to be fast moving, honest to the way of the world, a good mystery/tragedy. It was enough to make you tear up a bit or feel warmly as it reminds you of times in your life when your family was close knit and may not be anymore, as is my case.
It is told in three main characters points of views one 15, one 30, and one 45. Some authors muddle this up and you forget the important bits of one when you finally get back to her. Not so here it was seemless. A comimg of age story that shows it never truly ends.
I actually kept it thinking my daughter would like it when the correct age time rolls around.
That said I didn't put much stock in the book I waited to read it last out of the five I got that day. Turns out this was the BEST one out of the pile. Written in a way much reminiscent of a Charliene Harris book, no supernatural vibe or violence but a character with a body to rival Sookies and outspoken too , found this to be fast moving, honest to the way of the world, a good mystery/tragedy. It was enough to make you tear up a bit or feel warmly as it reminds you of times in your life when your family was close knit and may not be anymore, as is my case.
It is told in three main characters points of views one 15, one 30, and one 45. Some authors muddle this up and you forget the important bits of one when you finally get back to her. Not so here it was seemless. A comimg of age story that shows it never truly ends.
I actually kept it thinking my daughter would like it when the correct age time rolls around.
