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eddie_allen 's review for:
It Ends with Us
by Colleen Hoover
Good read. Shame about the cover. This is such an important, powerful story about domestic abuse I cannot believe that the publisher chose such a flimsy second-rate cover. Come on Simon & Schuster – you do yourselves and Colleen Hoover a huge disservice.
A page-turner and I like how the author cuts straight to the action. Corny, limp and cheesy in places but when I find myself screaming at the protagonist Lily, I know this is a powerful story. Lots of strong scenes – this one popped out for me (Chapter 24 near beginning). Lily has been assaulted and is at the hospital. She is accompanied by her old friend Atlas. The nurse has just asked her if she has been raped: "Tears fill my eyes and I see Atlas roll across the wall, pressing his forehead against it." Super description of an action that captures Atlas's anguish for his friend.
Would appeal to YA audience.
Sloppy proof reading. I spotted two typos.
A page-turner and I like how the author cuts straight to the action. Corny, limp and cheesy in places but when I find myself screaming at the protagonist Lily, I know this is a powerful story. Lots of strong scenes – this one popped out for me (Chapter 24 near beginning). Lily has been assaulted and is at the hospital. She is accompanied by her old friend Atlas. The nurse has just asked her if she has been raped: "Tears fill my eyes and I see Atlas roll across the wall, pressing his forehead against it." Super description of an action that captures Atlas's anguish for his friend.
Would appeal to YA audience.
Sloppy proof reading. I spotted two typos.