There is so much about this story set-up I love:
- the totally realistic situation that Holly is forced to grow-up before her time and take charge of her sister and ailing grandfather while her single mother works many jobs to make ends meet
- the socioeconomic divide that conspires to keep Holly and Jason apart
- the sensitive portrayal of an alzheimer's patient (Aldo, Holly's grandfather) and his desire to really be seen
- the confusion and sadness Rob feels as his childhood comes to an end
- the fact that ghost Rob can communicate with Aldo
- Aldo's list of favorites and Jason's desire to recreate them for him as a gift to Holly
Also noteworthy is Davis use of POV. Holly is written in first person, Rob in second and Jason in third. It's a pretty risky narrative choice, but I thought it worked really well.
While this wasn't as romantic as Davis' THE CLEARING (which I adored), it's very open and honest about the realities of life and love.
While this wasn't as romantic as Davis' THE CLEARING (which I adored), it's very open and honest about the realities of life and love.
WHEREVER YOU GO came out this week. Find out more about it at the author's website.
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8 comments:
I enjoyed your review. Sounds like a great book, and I'm interested in all the pov styles. Though not very familiar with second person.
It does sound like an interesting and unusual narrative choice. I would be interested to read it just for that reason, but the story sounds great as well.
This sounds interesting! I'm intrigued by the way it's narrated, too. I def. have to check this one out!
Giselle
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What an interesting premise for a book! The fact that Holly has to be an adult before her time, and the ghost story component really resonate for me and make me think that this would be something I could happily devour in a couple of hours. This was a very convincing and compelling review, Lenore, and I enjoyed it greatly. This book is going on my Christmas wish list right now!
This sounds like it could be very good. I like the idea of the dead boyfriend communicating with the grandfather. I will definitely have to check this one out.
Even with the ghost element, this does sound realistic and like the type of YA I enjoy.
This sounds like an author worth checking out. Good review!
I was looking for this book online when I stumbled at your blog. Its good to see a good review about this book and it makes me more excited to read it.
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