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Jan 06, 2016 05:37PM
I didn't think I would like this book because I felt that the subject matter was too dark for me. The loss of an entire family in a house fire the night before the daughter's wedding just seemed like a tradegy too painful for a novel. However, six chapters (?) in and I love the writing, the voices of the different characters and the unfolding of the story through their perspectives of what has happened. Thanks for picking Did You Ever Have a Family as the January read.
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Picked this up today, will be next on my list. Lots of high praise so looking forward to it
Bookworm with Kids wrote: "I didn't think I would like this book because I felt that the subject matter was too dark for me. The loss of an entire family in a house fire the night before the daughter's wedding just seemed li..."I nominated it because some GR friends who have similar taste rated it very highly. I have to say I was blown away by the simplicity of the writing and the profound questions it asks.
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I actually read this through twice because it moved me that much. A dark topic that the author wove seamlessly into a spiderweb that connected all the perspectives, even a few that seemed trivial and were only addressed once. A very powerful book.
I didn't fancy this one at first, but after seeing some of your reviews I changed my mind. I still haven't bought it tho as I think it way overpriced on kindle - £9. I'm such a cheapskate LOL
I was thinking the same margo but it's because it's a pretty new release. I generally don't buy new ones but this comes with high praise and I'm hoping to read as many of the monthly reads as I can this year as I slacked a bit last year with them.
Emma wrote: "Is it on Audible Margo. It strikes me as a book that may be available as an audiobook."Not yet Emma but I'm keeping my eyes pealed. An aubible credit is about £4.50 (on 24 credit bundle) , much better value.
