Category - Fiction / Suspense & Thrillers
Format - Paperback
Condition - Fair
Listed - 18 days ago
Views - 10
Ships From - New York
Est. Publication Date - Apr 2004
Seller Description
Once in a generation a novel comes along that taps a vein of universal human experience, resonating with readers of all ages. The Lovely Bones is such a book-a phenomenal#1 bestseller celebrated at once for its narrative artistry, its luminous clarity of emotion, and its astonishing power to lay claim to the hearts of millions of readers around the world. WINNER OF THE AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION'S "BOOK OF THE YEAR" AWARD "My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973." So begins the story of Susie Salmon, who is adjusting to her new home in heaven, a place that is not at all what she expected, even as she is watching life on earth continue without her-her friends trading rumors about her disappearance, her killer trying to cover his tracks, her grief-stricken family unraveling. Out of unspeakable tragedy and loss, The Lovely Bones succeeds, miraculously, in building a tale filled with hope, humor, suspense, even joy. *PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BUY* The only marks made on the book are when you first open it see pictures for reference the rest has no marks on it *If you have any questions or concerns please donβt hesitate to reach out to me π Happy reading! π*
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The Lovely Bones
ISBN: 9780316168816
Publisher Description
The spirit of fourteen-year-old Susie Salmon describes her murder, her surprise at her new home in heaven, and her witness to her family's grief, efforts to find the killer, and attempts to come to te...
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PangoBooks readers have mixed feelings about this book. Many found it to be a deeply emotional and moving experience, particularly noting its unique perspective from a ghost. Some praised its suspense and blend of genres, while others felt the story dragged and became unsatisfying after the initial chapters. While the ending was unexpected for some, a few readers were less captivated, finding parts to be flat and long. Overall, the book's portrayal of a tragic story has had a lasting emotional impact on many readers.