Title: I wanted to love this book
Product review: After seeing such high recommendations (and intriguing low ones), I borrowed this book from a friend. There are some lovely moments of poetic language and imagery, though others come off as forced and awkward. Many characters and situations seemed tacked on and are never fully developed. The characters, even Susie herself, failed to strike an emotional chord--that is, except for the killer. I felt the bile rise in my stomach with every mention of his name. His end left me cold and unsatisfied--I shudder to think what his heaven might be like, yet I am never told if he gets his just deserts in the afterlife. I also found myself annoyed at several errors. There were no 130 prismacolor sets in 1973! Nor are sarees worn with pants! For a truly fascinating account of a teen's journey to healing, read Laurie Halse Anderson's stunning award-winner, Speak. It will capture you to your very core.
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