It took me a few months to actually pick up this book and start reading it. After reading the back of the book, I made the assumption that this book was meant for a female audience (which explains the hesitance on my part). One should never get into the habit of judging books by their cover, but sometimes the cover can give an accurate description of what lies within. The Lovely Bones is clearly aimed at the female gender or the softer males.
Although I was reluctant to read this book, as soon as I picked it up, I was in. The Lovely Bones is an easy read, no big words and confusing sentances involved to boost the writer's ego. This book can easily be read by a grade 8 reader, although some of the content is slightly too mature for that age group.
The Lovely Bones gives a realistic view of the afterlife/heaven. When I think about heaven, I automatically jump into the cliche view of white puffy clouds, as much chocolate as I can eat, my own studio and pretty much anything else my heart desires. This book shows pain in the afterlife. Not necessarily a new concept, but not something to be expected by what I believe to be a Christian writer.
The only problem with this book is that there is no closure. I felt a climax coming as I read the book and found myself disapointed after the last page. Don't get me wrong, there is a climax, it's just not... as complete as it should have been.
Ultimately, this book shocked me. I finished it quickly and for the most part enjoyed it. I would not recommend this book to any males though. My curiousity of the afterlife kept me interested, but would not expect many others to be captured by it.
This book has been rated 4/10.
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I LOVED this book. When i read it, about...4 years ago, wow, it hit me. I was spellbound. And i still recommend it to people when they're looking for something to read. I would of rated it a bit higher myself, but i'm glad that you took something from it as well:)
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