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jmsv45's review against another edition
4.0
Writer Person
Surprisingly enough, I didn't cry during this book. I wanted to yell a lot, though. Because Calli's father just HAD to drag her into the woods right? And Petra just HAD to leave the house at four in the morning. And Deputy Sheriff Louis just HAD to be married to someone else.
Do you see where I'm going with this?
Technically this could have all been nicely avoided.
But then nothing would really have resolved itself and I guess tragedies like this get stuff done. For example, Toni sees just how awful her husband is. Louis sees just how much he loves Tony. Petra's father probably learned not to trust people around his daughter.
It was sad, and awful, and wonderfully written.
One of the interesting things about this book is the shift in POV. It's a shift I personally wanted to explore. Most of it is in first person- Toni, Louis, Petra's father, Petra. Ben told it in second person, as if the reader was Calli. And Calli's side was third person.
I loved it so much. It was powerful in such a subtle way.
I really enjoyed this book. It was sad, don't get me wrong.
Sad, frustrating, heartbreaking...
But really touching. Makes you want to look a little bit deeper into your own life. And also evaluate all of your relationships o.o
Surprisingly enough, I didn't cry during this book. I wanted to yell a lot, though. Because Calli's father just HAD to drag her into the woods right? And Petra just HAD to leave the house at four in the morning. And Deputy Sheriff Louis just HAD to be married to someone else.
Do you see where I'm going with this?
Technically this could have all been nicely avoided.
But then nothing would really have resolved itself and I guess tragedies like this get stuff done. For example, Toni sees just how awful her husband is. Louis sees just how much he loves Tony. Petra's father probably learned not to trust people around his daughter.
It was sad, and awful, and wonderfully written.
One of the interesting things about this book is the shift in POV. It's a shift I personally wanted to explore. Most of it is in first person- Toni, Louis, Petra's father, Petra. Ben told it in second person, as if the reader was Calli. And Calli's side was third person.
I loved it so much. It was powerful in such a subtle way.
I really enjoyed this book. It was sad, don't get me wrong.
Sad, frustrating, heartbreaking...
But really touching. Makes you want to look a little bit deeper into your own life. And also evaluate all of your relationships o.o
vikingwolf's review against another edition
3.0
Calli is seven has been mute since a childhood trauma that is never spoken about. So when she and best friend Petra disappear during the night, the families are in a panic and everyone is suddenly a suspect. Police and abduction experts are called in and the families turn on each other as secrets are uncovered.
This was not the type of book that I normally read but it was really gripping. It is a thriller full of human emotion and it gives you an idea of what it must be like to have your child go missing. The story is told through the POV of Calli, the police, and the families, switching between them as the search continues. You can see what is happening to Calli as you follow her journey of terror through the woods with her drunk and violent father but you know that Petra is with someone a lot more dangerous. You scream with frustration each time the scene shifts away just as you are about to discover something vital! This for me is the mark of very good writing!
Good things-gripping plot, good character development, the changing POV, the mix of memories and current events and the back story of the main characters all combine to give a really good tension filled story. It is not just a boring search for missing kids as it has plot twists throughout.
My only niggle is that I guessed very early who had taken Petra and abused her. It did also seem a bit convenient to have the cops shoot Calli's dad so leave her mother free to be with the cop. Just a little too neat for me but it didn't spoil the story in any way.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good story.
This was not the type of book that I normally read but it was really gripping. It is a thriller full of human emotion and it gives you an idea of what it must be like to have your child go missing. The story is told through the POV of Calli, the police, and the families, switching between them as the search continues. You can see what is happening to Calli as you follow her journey of terror through the woods with her drunk and violent father but you know that Petra is with someone a lot more dangerous. You scream with frustration each time the scene shifts away just as you are about to discover something vital! This for me is the mark of very good writing!
Good things-gripping plot, good character development, the changing POV, the mix of memories and current events and the back story of the main characters all combine to give a really good tension filled story. It is not just a boring search for missing kids as it has plot twists throughout.
My only niggle is that I guessed very early who had taken Petra and abused her. It did also seem a bit convenient to have the cops shoot Calli's dad so leave her mother free to be with the cop. Just a little too neat for me but it didn't spoil the story in any way.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good story.
sarahsindorf's review against another edition
5.0
Resenha do blog Sincerando.com, escrita por Sarah Sindorf
Calli é uma menina de sete anos que não fala. Ela não é muda, mas parou de falar depois de um momento trágico na família, ao quatro anos. Em uma noite ela e sua melhor amiga, Petra, desaparecem. A partir daí uma busca é organizada e a família das crianças mais o assistente de xerife Louis começam a refletir sobre o passado e o que poderia ter acontecido.
Calli é uma menina doce e inteligente que perde a voz e a reencontra em Petra, que consegue entender o que ela quer e precisa e repassa para os que estão a sua volta. Tem um pai alcóolatra e violento, uma mãe trabalhadora e humilde e um irmão mais velho que tenta protege-la. Petra é filha única de um casal mais velho, que demorou a conseguir ter um filho.
O suspense é forte, mas temos a visão de Calli no livro, e com isso sabemos o que aconteceu com ela. Além de Calli outros personagens como sua mãe, o pai de Petra, seu irmão. Esses pontos de vista vão contando não só a história das meninas como dos outros personagens envolvidos, e enriquecem a história.
O livro traz várias reviravoltas e eu só consegui realmente descobrir o que aconteceu quando estava na metade da leitura. Mesmo assim, o final estava indefinido para mim. O enredo trabalha muito o lado psicológico dos personagens. A família de Calli sofreu vários baques e tem vários problemas, enquanto outros personagens, como Louis, também estão atormentados por questões do passado.
Fiquei extremamente envolvida com a história e torci para que tudo acabasse bem. Me senti extremamente sensibilizada com a situação de Calli e curiosa para saber o que teria acontecido para que ela parasse de falar. Para os que se preocupam com finais indefinidos, não se preocupem: tudo é esclarecido. Recomendo para quem goste de suspenses e histórias psicológicas. Já comprei outro livro da autora e pretendo continuar lendo seu trabalho.
Link: http://www.sincerando.com/2014/02/o-peso-do-silencio.html
Calli é uma menina de sete anos que não fala. Ela não é muda, mas parou de falar depois de um momento trágico na família, ao quatro anos. Em uma noite ela e sua melhor amiga, Petra, desaparecem. A partir daí uma busca é organizada e a família das crianças mais o assistente de xerife Louis começam a refletir sobre o passado e o que poderia ter acontecido.
Calli é uma menina doce e inteligente que perde a voz e a reencontra em Petra, que consegue entender o que ela quer e precisa e repassa para os que estão a sua volta. Tem um pai alcóolatra e violento, uma mãe trabalhadora e humilde e um irmão mais velho que tenta protege-la. Petra é filha única de um casal mais velho, que demorou a conseguir ter um filho.
O suspense é forte, mas temos a visão de Calli no livro, e com isso sabemos o que aconteceu com ela. Além de Calli outros personagens como sua mãe, o pai de Petra, seu irmão. Esses pontos de vista vão contando não só a história das meninas como dos outros personagens envolvidos, e enriquecem a história.
O livro traz várias reviravoltas e eu só consegui realmente descobrir o que aconteceu quando estava na metade da leitura. Mesmo assim, o final estava indefinido para mim. O enredo trabalha muito o lado psicológico dos personagens. A família de Calli sofreu vários baques e tem vários problemas, enquanto outros personagens, como Louis, também estão atormentados por questões do passado.
Fiquei extremamente envolvida com a história e torci para que tudo acabasse bem. Me senti extremamente sensibilizada com a situação de Calli e curiosa para saber o que teria acontecido para que ela parasse de falar. Para os que se preocupam com finais indefinidos, não se preocupem: tudo é esclarecido. Recomendo para quem goste de suspenses e histórias psicológicas. Já comprei outro livro da autora e pretendo continuar lendo seu trabalho.
Link: http://www.sincerando.com/2014/02/o-peso-do-silencio.html
bridgetteramirez's review against another edition
4.0
I was a little disappointed that I had it figured out half way through, but I still enjoyed the book.
twhittie's review against another edition
5.0
This book was AMAZING. I was caught up in the plot from the very beginning. It's a fast paced story, and covers only about 24 hours. It was a sad and a little bit dark, but I loved it. I loved all the characters involved and I had to keep reading to find out who the bad guy was in the end. I would reccommend this book to anyone looking for a somewhat quick read that is totally engrossing.
bkdrgn303's review against another edition
4.0
Three and a half stars rounded up. Good story that moves along though there were bits that were overlong. Overall, I really enjoyed it.
emjay24's review against another edition
3.0
This had sort of a lovely bones or something like that quality about it, but not as good. here is a seven year old girl who has been mute since she was four after witnessing something and now she and her best friend are missing. we see the story from the points of view of the little girl, her brother, her mom, the police, etc. I love books that jump around and give different perspectives. some people know more than others. the story moved quickly and was sad without being utterly depressing (like lovely bones was) yet although i enjoyed it, it was missing something. there were a lot of unlikeable characters, too. i did not like that mom, and of course, not the dad either. i'm not sure who i liked, maybe the little girl, definitely her brother. Anyway, this book is definitely worth reading, but just fell a little short of its potential.