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A review by readwithmeemz
In This Moment by Karma Brown
4.0
4 - 4.5 stars.
I am an Indigo Employee, and I received an advanced reading copy of this book from Indigo Books & Music, in exchange for my honest feedback.
Karma Brown is quickly growing into one of my go-to writers. I've read two of her books so far, and already can't wait to pick up more. She writes a Jodi Picoult kind of book, for a slightly younger audience.
Her books are dramatic and heavy, and they will make you cry, but they are also well written and honest, and unafraid to ask those difficult questions. Brown is really good at showing us that we are often our own worst enemies, and does so by featuring strong, complex, realistic, multi-layered, female leads. Although I did prefer 'The Choices We Make', Brown has definitely created a devoted fan in me.
In This Moment feels like a realistic portrayal of guilt and grief, and I was thoroughly impressed by Brown's writing. It's the kind of book where even when you disagree with what the protagonist, Meg, is doing, or feel like she's making the wrong choices, you also completely understand why she does what she does, and acts the way she acts because Brown did such a great job of getting you in her head.
This book is also great because it catches up with you during unexpected moments in real life - Lately, as I drive, I've become much more vigilant - as the consequences of one little action by Meg - waving at someone to cross the road - had unexpected and lifelong tragic consequences. On another note, every time I use my phone to put in a reminder, I think of this book, and really consider whether I should re-evaluate my organizational strategies.
Honestly, I really enjoyed this book. It was raw and complicated, and well-written, and emotional. This book felt so real, that you couldn't help but ask yourself about Meg's role in the accident - is she truly guilty? should she bear the weight of her past decisions for the rest of her life?
In This Moment is a gorgeously woven, emotionally draining book that sticks with you, long after you finish reading it.
I am an Indigo Employee, and I received an advanced reading copy of this book from Indigo Books & Music, in exchange for my honest feedback.
Karma Brown is quickly growing into one of my go-to writers. I've read two of her books so far, and already can't wait to pick up more. She writes a Jodi Picoult kind of book, for a slightly younger audience.
Her books are dramatic and heavy, and they will make you cry, but they are also well written and honest, and unafraid to ask those difficult questions. Brown is really good at showing us that we are often our own worst enemies, and does so by featuring strong, complex, realistic, multi-layered, female leads. Although I did prefer 'The Choices We Make', Brown has definitely created a devoted fan in me.
In This Moment feels like a realistic portrayal of guilt and grief, and I was thoroughly impressed by Brown's writing. It's the kind of book where even when you disagree with what the protagonist, Meg, is doing, or feel like she's making the wrong choices, you also completely understand why she does what she does, and acts the way she acts because Brown did such a great job of getting you in her head.
This book is also great because it catches up with you during unexpected moments in real life - Lately, as I drive, I've become much more vigilant - as the consequences of one little action by Meg - waving at someone to cross the road - had unexpected and lifelong tragic consequences. On another note, every time I use my phone to put in a reminder, I think of this book, and really consider whether I should re-evaluate my organizational strategies.
Honestly, I really enjoyed this book. It was raw and complicated, and well-written, and emotional. This book felt so real, that you couldn't help but ask yourself about Meg's role in the accident - is she truly guilty? should she bear the weight of her past decisions for the rest of her life?
In This Moment is a gorgeously woven, emotionally draining book that sticks with you, long after you finish reading it.