âOur old Christian clichés and platitudes flew right out the window not long after Hannah died. Now it's all about blame and shame and guilt and grief ⦠and this seething, deep-rooted hatred that taints everything.â
I loved Gone Too Soon by Melody Carlson. It's not a comfortable read, nor an easy one â but it is extremely relevant and compelling. I highly recommend it to young adults and adults alike.
On one level, Gone Too Soon is a fast-paced, engrossing story that's hard to put down. But on a much deeper level, it transports us into the hearts and minds of a family trying to cope with unimaginable grief. A large part of the story is, as one would expect, quite dark. It's raw and emotional, reflecting unhealthy coping methods for grief at first; but I suspect some of these methods are not foreign to Christian families. Everyone feels personal guilt for Hannah's death, but hides that guilt so that it festers.
Kiera's reading of Hannah's diary gradually reveals a young lady who wasn't all that she seemed, one who faced struggles and temptations that hit all teenagers. But God's love, grace and forgiveness are woven throughout, resulting in a beautiful story of redemption and restoration. There's also the timely reminder that, no matter our age, tomorrow is never assured.
Gone Too Soon is a moving story that leaves readers with much to reflect upon. Recommended to all readers.
I received a copy of this book through Celebrate Lit. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
I loved Gone Too Soon by Melody Carlson. It's not a comfortable read, nor an easy one â but it is extremely relevant and compelling. I highly recommend it to young adults and adults alike.
On one level, Gone Too Soon is a fast-paced, engrossing story that's hard to put down. But on a much deeper level, it transports us into the hearts and minds of a family trying to cope with unimaginable grief. A large part of the story is, as one would expect, quite dark. It's raw and emotional, reflecting unhealthy coping methods for grief at first; but I suspect some of these methods are not foreign to Christian families. Everyone feels personal guilt for Hannah's death, but hides that guilt so that it festers.
Kiera's reading of Hannah's diary gradually reveals a young lady who wasn't all that she seemed, one who faced struggles and temptations that hit all teenagers. But God's love, grace and forgiveness are woven throughout, resulting in a beautiful story of redemption and restoration. There's also the timely reminder that, no matter our age, tomorrow is never assured.
Gone Too Soon is a moving story that leaves readers with much to reflect upon. Recommended to all readers.
I received a copy of this book through Celebrate Lit. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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