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A review by teezer
In a Handful of Dust by Mindy McGinnis
4.0
I have taken a long break from reading novels and this is one of the book I picked up after such a long hiatus. My reading habits were really awful during the hiatus but this book proved as an easy read and a gripping novel that welcomed me into the world of books. ^-^
Being a rash person… I hastily grabbed this book from the library shelf right after reading the introduction, without knowing that this book is a sequel to “Not a Single Drop to Drink”. Well, I guess it is never too late to read the first book… right? I will just treat it as if it is a time travel sequel to the past.
Something about this novel that made it a little hard for me to give a full 5/5 rating on Goodread was the central theme of water, and perhaps this was related to the fact that I did not read the first book. The theme felt quite… intrusive for me and it was introduced in awkward junctures of the storyline.
I think I am rather a blockhead when it comes to feeling the emotions of the characters while reading the book. I have heard how this story has made people cry and emotional, but somehow it hasn’t touched me that deeply albeit having the storyline surrounding so much emotions. I might not be reading it deeply enough, or I am too unfeeling, or I am too deeply engrossed into the story without feeling my heartstrings… I guess I am not feeling it yet.
As for the characters… I fell in love with Lynn in this book. Her strong will, determination to act upon her principles, and yet not become overbearing, has enchanted me towards reading more about her decisions and reactions to the series of events in the book. Considering that Fletcher is one of the most welcoming stranger in the novel, the fact that I do not resent Lynn for not accepting Fletcher after so long was surprising for me — I guess I am more fond of Lynn than anything else in this novel. However, I am not too sure if Lynn has outshined Lucy with her character, as Lucy seem to be the supposedly main character of the novel – the girl who held the hopes of many, and has a long way ahead of her to make the community a better place.
In terms of the plot, I liked how snippets of truth was injected and revealed in the right timings of the novel, and the appropriate level of twist to each climax that do not turn you off but pulls you deeper into reading on to find out what will happen next.
This book has surprisingly touched my spiritual side and made me think hard about my own life. The attitude that Lynn takes on life with how people is going to see her, and how she uses the strength of self to overcome any form of loneliness, hence comforting Lucy during her emotional downtimes. We are human and we love company, but Lynn is so convincing and wise with perspectives that opens up my mind to be fearless towards what lies ahead of me. I never expected a story character to make me reflect like that.
This book has also made me re-evaluate the value of fictitious novels in my life today. They aren’t just stories, they can be thought bubbles and enormous food for thought if you open your heart and mind to listen to what the characters are telling you.
I enjoyed my first book after such a long break, and I hope that others are able to seek some form of enrichment from reading this book too.
Being a rash person… I hastily grabbed this book from the library shelf right after reading the introduction, without knowing that this book is a sequel to “Not a Single Drop to Drink”. Well, I guess it is never too late to read the first book… right? I will just treat it as if it is a time travel sequel to the past.
Something about this novel that made it a little hard for me to give a full 5/5 rating on Goodread was the central theme of water, and perhaps this was related to the fact that I did not read the first book. The theme felt quite… intrusive for me and it was introduced in awkward junctures of the storyline.
I think I am rather a blockhead when it comes to feeling the emotions of the characters while reading the book. I have heard how this story has made people cry and emotional, but somehow it hasn’t touched me that deeply albeit having the storyline surrounding so much emotions. I might not be reading it deeply enough, or I am too unfeeling, or I am too deeply engrossed into the story without feeling my heartstrings… I guess I am not feeling it yet.
As for the characters… I fell in love with Lynn in this book. Her strong will, determination to act upon her principles, and yet not become overbearing, has enchanted me towards reading more about her decisions and reactions to the series of events in the book. Considering that Fletcher is one of the most welcoming stranger in the novel, the fact that I do not resent Lynn for not accepting Fletcher after so long was surprising for me — I guess I am more fond of Lynn than anything else in this novel. However, I am not too sure if Lynn has outshined Lucy with her character, as Lucy seem to be the supposedly main character of the novel – the girl who held the hopes of many, and has a long way ahead of her to make the community a better place.
In terms of the plot, I liked how snippets of truth was injected and revealed in the right timings of the novel, and the appropriate level of twist to each climax that do not turn you off but pulls you deeper into reading on to find out what will happen next.
This book has surprisingly touched my spiritual side and made me think hard about my own life. The attitude that Lynn takes on life with how people is going to see her, and how she uses the strength of self to overcome any form of loneliness, hence comforting Lucy during her emotional downtimes. We are human and we love company, but Lynn is so convincing and wise with perspectives that opens up my mind to be fearless towards what lies ahead of me. I never expected a story character to make me reflect like that.
This book has also made me re-evaluate the value of fictitious novels in my life today. They aren’t just stories, they can be thought bubbles and enormous food for thought if you open your heart and mind to listen to what the characters are telling you.
I enjoyed my first book after such a long break, and I hope that others are able to seek some form of enrichment from reading this book too.