Author: Alice Sebold
Published: 2003
I first heard about 'The Lovely Bones' as a friend had mentioned the movie, influenced by the novel. I really enjoyed reading this book, it is an eye opening story, twists of first loves and romance contrasting harsh reality and death. The book is superbly written and i couldn't speak any higher of it. Underneath the 'not so nice' story line, the happenings spiritually and strong connections between the friends and family members make this book so beautiful and definitely one i would read again. The story is conveyed through the eyes of a young girl, Suzy. After her death, Suzy documents and watches her family as they entwine the mystery of her death.
A main theme of this novel is Love, love between family members, between friends, first loves, affectionate love, and also intimate love. There is a strong sisterly bond through the novel, and teenage lust for love in both sisters lives. It is a becoming of age story, and it follows the lives of a young girl's grieving family, most of all, Suzy's youngest sister as she grows up and become a young women while Suzy watches from above. This novel is such an easy read, and so delightful to follow, with ups and down that will have any reader weeping a few tears.
May 2013
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