I finished this book about a week ago, and well, this post just didn't want to be written because I felt so "meh" about the book I wasn't sure how to write about it. I found an review that summed up exactly how I felt. Check it out here. In fact in the review the author is quoted as saying the book is "contrived."
I first was introduced to Ellen Foster, the prequel to this book, back in high school. I really enjoyed the character's voice and was captivated by the book. The sequel The Life all Around Me sometimes camptured that great voice but overall I was unimpressed.
Sorry guys, but I can't recommend this one.
Good to know, because I remember loving Ellen Foster when it was one of Oprah's book club selections!
ReplyDeleteI loved Ellen Foster too - glad to know the sequel is hardly worth it.
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