Summary: Evan is haunted by the loss of his best friend, but when mysterious photographs start appearing, he begins to fall apart as he starts to wonder if she has returned, seeking vengeance.
Knopf
Summary: Evan is haunted by the loss of his best friend, but when mysterious photographs start appearing, he begins to fall apart as he starts to wonder if she has returned, seeking vengeance.
Knopf
November 7, 2011 at 6:26 pm |
This book is beautiful. And that’s really the right word, because I see it more as a work of art than I do as a book. Although it _is_ a good book- a very good one.
However, it’s very thin, both in plot and in character. There’s a good reason for that, but I also think it would have been possible to include more width (not depth, because it’s pretty deep already) without hurting the integrity of Evan’s narration.
But as I said, it’s beautiful, and Levithan/Farmer did an amazing job working together despite not knowing what the other was doing. I approve of this book, and it definitely adds to my already-high respect for the author.
November 19, 2011 at 9:14 pm |
I just finished this about five minutes ago, and I agree that it’s a beautiful, wonderful book, as well as one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. I liked all of the characters, although I feel like Levithan could have done more with Fiona, and I really couldn’t put it down.
I haven’t read much else by Levithan, but I really want to now. Either way, this is probably my favorite book this year.