convince me to read "Lovely Bones"

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christie1 · 17/11/2005 15:26

I just read a few chapters of this book and it has me upset and angry for suzie who does not seem all that happy in heaven watching her destroyed family and her killer walking around. Tell me it gets more hopeful. I am not enjoying reading it because it is making me so mad and sad for her. I know alot on this thread have read it, dare I read on???? What are your thoughts on this book?

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JessicaandRebeccasmummy · 17/11/2005 15:37

i was griped by it, but if u arent enjoying it dont continue.

fennel · 17/11/2005 15:36

i found it a bit cheesy, but i would rather read a cheesy account of such a grim subject than a realist account (i.e. compared to "Henry - portrait of a serial killer" - a grimly realist film on a similar topic which gave me nightmares)

Socci · 17/11/2005 15:35

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Jackstini · 17/11/2005 15:34

I have read it and the second half is certainly better than the first. If you give up now you won't see how she copes with things later....!

bundle · 17/11/2005 15:33

haven't read it as FIL described it at mawkish and I value his opinion. definitely don't have to get fuzzies out of a book: We Need to Talk About Kevin one of the best I've read this year (about fictional American school massacre) and provoked v stimulating discussion at my book group.

oliveoil · 17/11/2005 15:30

I liked the book but cried on the bus and had to pretend to have an eyelash or something.

Socci · 17/11/2005 15:29

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motherinferior · 17/11/2005 15:28

I liked it. But then I don't think the function of reading is necessarily to give you the warm and fuzzies.

Aimsmum · 17/11/2005 15:28

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fennel · 17/11/2005 15:28

it gets better. i didn't think i'd like it but i carried on past the first few chapters. certainly it gets less stressful to read, not more.

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