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marmel's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
fxaperture's review against another edition
4.0
God book, loved the story. Had trouble followng the text sometimes, and i get caught up in details. Love the concept as well, and ruth is the best
twistedanddivine's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
niknakcraggles's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
zkoch's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
amandacolman's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
niharikaaaaaa9's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
What an interesting premise! The book opens with Susie Salmon telling you that she’s been murdered and is now watching Earth from heaven.
What I found most enjoyable about the book was that as the reader, you got to see Susie’s reaction to what was happening on Earth. A lot of times, books will center the family left behind after the murder, walking the reader through their feelings and actions in the aftermath. The author did a wonderful job not only doing that, but also sharing Susie’s feelings and reactions to that. Throughout the book, you see the whole family evolve - including Susie! - both individually and in their relationships with each other.
Four stars only because the ending ruined it for me.
What I found most enjoyable about the book was that as the reader, you got to see Susie’s reaction to what was happening on Earth. A lot of times, books will center the family left behind after the murder, walking the reader through their feelings and actions in the aftermath. The author did a wonderful job not only doing that, but also sharing Susie’s feelings and reactions to that. Throughout the book, you see the whole family evolve - including Susie! - both individually and in their relationships with each other.
Four stars only because the ending ruined it for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Rape