A review by martysdalton
Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands by Chris Bohjalian

4.0

Beautiful character writing and foreshadowing. I don't know if I think this went everywhere it could have, but "Abby Bliss" was a consistent voice from page one. Some truly powerful lines and scenes that make this worth checking out. Good commentary on themes of parenting and guilt and self-perception. My biggest takeaways had to do with expectations of others and how controlling and world-destroying they become when taken to the extremes. I think Emily, after everything, is a good person, for whatever that's worth. And I'm glad we got a conclusion to the dog's story.