A review by jlange64
The Dive from Clausen's Pier by Ann Packer

4.0

The concept for this book fascinated me. How to deal with such a horrible set of circumstances? Though I find myself a little disapointed with the ending, I guess that is just how it has to be. There isn't always a picture perfect ending to life. My favorite parts of the book take place in Wisconsin. I wasn't a fan of Kilroy and didn't think he was good for Carrie. So I was so happy when she went back to Wisconsin. But as much as I didn't like the NY part, I think it was necessary for the story. It showed the desperation of her life. In other reviews I see that some people just couldn't feel sorry for Carrie, but I definitely did. I may not have reacted the way she did always, but how can you possibly know how you'd react until you're in the situation. Like I mentioned earlier, there were parts of the book I wasn't really into but now looking back over the whole book, I kind of appreciate the author taking us off course for a while, showing that life can throw you all kinds of curves and you don't have to be defined by them. Your decisions don't make you a good or bad person, just the person that you are. I liked that statement by the author in this book.