This book was met with mixed feelings. Most of us felt that
it was an easy book to read with an easy, poetic style in short chapters. Many
were able to complete the book easily in one day.
However, the general consensus was that the book
lacked substance several story lines
would begin but failed to lead anywhere, which became frustrating at times, one
being Owens love for his wife Emily.
Some found the book light hearted and
comforting, whilst others found it depressing, but that may have been due to
the main character Liz rather than the concept itself.
The majority of the group felt the characters
lacked any depth and description. Many characters appeared in the book but the
only one we felt we knew was Liz. Liz came across well as a typical teenager, a
little stubborn and spoilt (but that may be her grief process).
The ending, although acceptably predictable from
the beginning was quite poor. We felt it would have been made better if the
entire concept wasnt given away from the beginning allowing you to consider for yourself what
would happen when rebirth occurred. The reappearance of Lucy the dog was
welcomed though.
Although the group picked out many negative
points, it most certainly has poetic elements to it, the concept is very good
but just needed better development of the plot and characters. The religious
slant on the theme did shine through in patches (being an afterlife) but was
very ambiguous with no direct references. The book is very easy to read, and if
you like easy going books (especially those with different takes on the
afterlife) you should read this. The book is typically for young adults which
may explain some of its simplicity.
12 members turned up, and we rate this book an
average of 6 out of 10.
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