Once in a generation a novel comes along that taps a vein of universal human experience, resonating with readers of all ages. The Lovely Bones is such a book – a phenomenal #1 bestseller celebrated at once for its narrative artistry, its luminous clarity of emotion, and its astoniishing power to lay claim to the hearts of millions of readers around the world.“My name was Salmon, like the fish; … like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973.”
So begins the story of Susie Salmon, who is adjusting to her new home in heaven, a place that is not at all what she expected, even as she is watching life on eath continue without her – her friends trading rumors about her disappearance, her killer trying to cover his tracks, her grief-stricken family unraveling.
Out of unspeakable tragedy and loss, The Lovely Bones succeeds, miraculously, in building a tale filled with hope, humor, suspense, even joy.
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Loved it! What is very depressing subject matter is completely elevated by the author. The last words haunt me to this day.
So depressing. Didn’t like at all.
Tough subject but excellent read.
I was with the narrator and was as frustrated at times. This was a page turner, and I wished at times that the story could have turned out with a different ending
Some of the events were too contrived for my taste.
Very sad
This is another I read years ago. Still remember the haunting quality, the excellent story, and its realism. Was a page-turner to be sure.
This is a book that will stay with you for a long time. I rate it as one of my best ever books.
Loved it. Could not stop reading until the last page and then wanted more.
This book is an absolute tear jerker, and a great book that I definitely recommend.
The point of view was a refreshing change of pace from the average narrator.
a WOW book… hits the emotions big time.
A great book group read. We enjoyed it, thought it was quite unpredictable and enticing.
This is aa emotionally hauntingly read but worather reading if you are able to stick with it.
A book beyond words–tragic and hopeful–read it.
Some wonderful images of heaven and keeping contact with deceased loved ones
A modern day classic
Such a disturbing story I could not finish it.
How horrible the circumstances of this little girl. I couldn’t stop reading and my heart was breaking for this family.
Masterful.