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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed "Chasing Forgiveness" by Neal Shusterman. The book followed a boy who lost his mother in a terrible way. I gave it four stars because there was a lot that happened but it all happened so fast. Shusterman fast forwarded between times. Overall, this book was pretty good.
I love the way it ended. And the narrative. It made it seem like he knew what was coming next and dreaded it. Or maybe that was just the way I was reading it.
Not the usual Shusterman and not my fave, but rang true and full of a lot to think about.
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
amazing book! my head was spinning throughout the whole book. i feel as if there could’ve been so much more because there’s so many layers to the story, but it told the story well enough. it also told the story beautifully.
Again, another great YA book this year.
Love it when I find great gems like these!
Love it when I find great gems like these!
Full Review here : http://chloreads.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/chasing-forgiveness-by-neal-shusterman.html
So I actually finished this book last night but as you can see by the rating I gave it I didn't really enjoy it all that much and honestly I couldn't wait to finish it.
I personally did not feel connected to the characters within this book in anyway whatsoever and just felt a bit disappointed by the whole story. The only reason I read it quickly is because it was easy to follow and honestly, I was waiting for something better to happen but it was all kinda all over the place for me.
I will definitely give Shusterman another go and read one of his other books. I happen to already own another book of his 'Challenger Deep' so guess I'll see how that one plays out when I come around to reading it.
So I actually finished this book last night but as you can see by the rating I gave it I didn't really enjoy it all that much and honestly I couldn't wait to finish it.
I personally did not feel connected to the characters within this book in anyway whatsoever and just felt a bit disappointed by the whole story. The only reason I read it quickly is because it was easy to follow and honestly, I was waiting for something better to happen but it was all kinda all over the place for me.
I will definitely give Shusterman another go and read one of his other books. I happen to already own another book of his 'Challenger Deep' so guess I'll see how that one plays out when I come around to reading it.
An early novel by one of our favorites...a smaller story, as befits a young writer, finding his voice. But an explosive topic handled with grace.
Bad things DO happen to good people -- Preston learns that first hand, watching his parents' marriage fall apart, listening to the horrible fights with no end, no resolution. Then, the unthinkable...his father is arrested for killing his mother in a jealous rage. How does a family move on from this?
Preston must learn forgiveness -- his mother's parents willingly forgive his father and even invite him into their extra room when he's released from prison. But the scars on Preston and his little brother are harder to heal. They've lost so much -- maybe too myc.
Redemption, grief, mourning, forgiveness...big topics for a little book. Handled with a beginner's passion for characters. Preston learns so much, even as he struggles with issues he should NEVER have to face.
Bad things DO happen to good people -- Preston learns that first hand, watching his parents' marriage fall apart, listening to the horrible fights with no end, no resolution. Then, the unthinkable...his father is arrested for killing his mother in a jealous rage. How does a family move on from this?
Preston must learn forgiveness -- his mother's parents willingly forgive his father and even invite him into their extra room when he's released from prison. But the scars on Preston and his little brother are harder to heal. They've lost so much -- maybe too myc.
Redemption, grief, mourning, forgiveness...big topics for a little book. Handled with a beginner's passion for characters. Preston learns so much, even as he struggles with issues he should NEVER have to face.
I don't tend to read realistic fiction because the real world is sad enough. Given this is based on a true story, it makes it all more heartbreaking. Preston is admirable. Although I'm just really upset the dad got off so easily, unfortunately, that's the way it goes in real life too.