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s_gallegos2's review
4.0
Don't let the title fool you. This story is a very heartbreaking, moving story that will touch any parent. My entire outlook on life has changed since the birth of my son and as he get's older I cannot even fathom the idea of raising him alone without my husband. The strength that Brian gives Sara is true of any mom who is put in this horrible situation but all I kept thinking as I was reading this story was how would I handle it? This story had me in tears so many times because I just kept picturing myself in these roles. Brian has a great gift of being able to put into words emotions that any parent would be going through during not only the loss of a spouse but then during the anticipation of where your son is and is he alive! I am a big fan of fiction and this story was a great read, I just wish it hadn't hit too close to home and had me in tears for most of it!
camchorse's review
3.0
Superman's Cape by Brian Spangler is three different stories that come together in the end. The main story revolves around Sara Connely, the mother of two young boys who is struggling to make it both emotionally and financially. Hers is a heart wrenching story that parents will likely identify with as it addresses the fears of living alone while raising children and having a missing child. A secondary story is that of Kyle, Sara's twelve year old son who ends up missing after a family argument. The third story involves Jacob, television weather man who has the gift of seeing things before they happen. Their stories are all intertwined and the author jumps from one to another for each chapter.
I found this book to be entertaining and I was eager to see what happened next. Mr. Spangler paints a clear picture of the setting as well as the feelings of the characters. He uses a lot of similes and metaphors to convey his ideas. Overall, I enjoyed this book, however, I found myself skimming some of the chapters that involved Kyle being lost in the woods. Those chapters didn't seem to move quickly for me. I found them to be repetitive and the voice of Kyle did not seem to be authentic. Some of his thoughts and words seemed to be too mature for a 12 year old. Despite these concerns, I would recommend this book. I would love for Mr. Spangler to continue the story of Jacob.
I found this book to be entertaining and I was eager to see what happened next. Mr. Spangler paints a clear picture of the setting as well as the feelings of the characters. He uses a lot of similes and metaphors to convey his ideas. Overall, I enjoyed this book, however, I found myself skimming some of the chapters that involved Kyle being lost in the woods. Those chapters didn't seem to move quickly for me. I found them to be repetitive and the voice of Kyle did not seem to be authentic. Some of his thoughts and words seemed to be too mature for a 12 year old. Despite these concerns, I would recommend this book. I would love for Mr. Spangler to continue the story of Jacob.
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