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The Lovely Bones
by Alice Sebold
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Reviewed by Olivia Morrison
May 9, 2023
Grade 7
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Your Rating: ★★★★★
Book Tags: heartwarming, mysterious, odd, creative
Plot Summary: The Lovely Bones is a novel by Alice Sebold published in 2002. The story revolves around the life and death of a 14-year-old girl named Susie Salmon, who is brutally murdered by her neighbor. The novel follows Susie's journey through the afterlife as she watches her family and friends struggle to cope with her death and come to terms with their grief. As Susie watches from heaven, she sees her family fall apart in different ways. Her father becomes obsessed with finding her killer, while her mother seeks comfort from other men. Meanwhile, her younger sister Lindsay tries to uncover the truth about Susie's death and struggles with her own feelings of guilt. As the years pass, Susie watches as her family grows and moves on without her. Through Susie's afterlife journey, readers gain insight into the complexities of grief and how it affects those left behind.
Personal Review: Alice Sebold's novel, The Lovely Bones, is a captivating and touching story that explores the complexity of grief, love, and redemption. The author skillfully crafts a haunting narrative, following the journey of Susie Salmon, a murdered teenage girl who watches over her family from heaven. Through Susie's eyes, Sebold intimately portrays the strain and heartache that loss brings upon a family. The characters are well-developed and the emotions they experience feel genuine, making it easy for readers to empathize with them. The seamless blend of suspense, fantasy, and realism makes The Lovely Bones a beautiful and unforgettable read. Additionally, Sebold's writing style is both poetic and evocative, painting vivid pictures of the characters' emotions and surroundings. One can see why the book has garnered such widespread praise and acclaim. This book is a roller coaster of emotions, and I really loved and enjoyed all the twists and turns of it.
Similar Reads: The Lovely Bones is a novel by Alice Sebold that deals with themes of grief, loss, and healing. If you enjoyed The Lovely Bones, you may also enjoy: 1. The Dead Zone by Stephen King - a novel about a man who wakes up from a coma with psychic abilities and has to navigate the consequences of his newfound powers. 2. Room by Emma Donoghue - a novel about a young woman who is abducted and gives birth to her captor's child in captivity, and her struggle to protect and heal her son in their small room. Over all the genres that you would be looking for if you liked The Lovely Bones would be psychological fiction, coming-of-age stories, and stories dealing with themes of grief and loss, as well as romance and love.
