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Book Review of The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones
Author: Alice Sebold
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 4


One of the best books I have read this year. This is a painful book about the tragic death of a child. A young girl is murdered in a shocking tale filled with suspense. Not always tragic, this story is often humorous and full of life in spite of the subject. Told in first person, the book has the murdered child telling her story of adjusting to life in heaven while watching her friends and family continue their lives on Earth. Slowly the mystery unfolds and you are unexpectedly handed clues to her death and murderer. You cannot read this book without being affected by the horrific story. I found the most fascinating aspect of the book was the way the tragedy touched so many lives and how those individuals coped with the loss of the child. A very good novel and one that will not disappoint you. Don't let the subject of death put you off of this book. It is surprisingly uplifting. I highly recommend you read this one!