A review by tafabulus
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This was a very emotional read, but the book is fantastic. The lovely bones is an interesting premise, and Alice Sebold executes it well. This is a story told almost entirely from the perspective of Susie Salmon—she recounts her life, her murder, and her observations of the thoughts and actions of the people who were close to her while she was alive. The lively bones is a story of loss, grief, and acceptance; her family
is able to eventually move on from Susie’s murder, in their own way, while still thinking of her and paying tribute to her life
The story, by necessity, leans into metaphysical ideas of what exists after death and experiments with spiritual/supernatural events and interactions, leading to fascinating plot-points. As sad and difficult as it was to get through sections of this book, it was a phenomenal read, and I highly recommend it!  
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