Okay. So, it took me a good two weeks to get into we were liars by E. Lockhart but once I started it was hard to put it down. This book was just sooo different. The way it was written, I can't describe it but it was just different. What I really enjoyed about the book was the imagery. Everyone has those moments when they feel like their world is coming apart but you can't find the right words to describe it, but Lockhart found the perfect words every time. Below is an example of when Candence, the main character, and her mother are watching their dad leave their family.
"Then he pulled out a handgun and shot me in the chest. I was standing on the lawn and I fell. The bullet hole opened wide and my heart rolled out of my rib cage and down into a flower bed. Blood gushed rhythmically from my open wound,
then from my eyes,
my ears,
my mouth.
It tasted like salt and failure. The bright red shame of being unloved soaked the grass in front of our house, the bricks of the path, the steps of the porch. My heart spasmed among the peonies like a trout" (lockhart 5).
The narration was different not that there was anything specifically different about it but the voice created for Candence was haunting. My favorite part of the novel was definitely the end. BIGGEST PLOT TWIST EVER. Throughout the book, Candence is trying to remember what happened to her and her family during summer fifteen on the island. While she is trying to piece together what happened so was I and finding out the entire story pushed me to keep on reading.
By far my favorite book that I've included on my blog so far (I feel like I say this about every book).
If you were to choose a word to describe this book what would it be? im not familiar with this author nor the book for that matter and from what i've read it seems that you have mixed emotions about this read. If you could change a scenario within the book to make it better what would it be? Also since im unfamiliar with this book and author the scene that you described is this normal for this author? I feel that this book had so much emotion with in each page. Im sure that the author can relate but can you?
ReplyDeleteI apologize for the late comment, blogger doesn't like to let me click "Publish" so I had to give this a few tries.
ReplyDeleteI can tell just how into "We Were Liars" you were. Everyday during the short five minutes of the announcements you were completely glued to it. I thought it was interesting that you said you had to re-start the book three or four times to get in to it. I often quit reading books because I find them too slow, and I've never thought of giving it another try. Seems obvious now that you've suggested it though!
I love that you gave a specific quote for me to get a taste of what the book is like. I could tell you thought it was amazing, but were having a hard time explaining specifically why. After reading the quote I completely understand your love for the imagery, and I also understand why it was hard to explain. It is definitely unique and complex narration.
You have said for the past few books you've read that they're your favourite books ever, but I don't think that's a bad thing! I often get frustrated because I buy a lot of books I don't end up liking, so I think it's great you've been on such a good-book streak. I should start going to you for recommendations because you seem to have much better look than I do.
Lastly, back to the quote you posted, I found it quite poetic. Maybe you could use inspiration from this book in your poems for your portfolio!
Ha! The first to post on this novel! I don't think anyone understands that you had an "advanced" copy! Now, I am going to have to put this on my "To Read" List which is growing exponentially. You should keep reading and blogging after this semester is over... you know, since you will be a GRADUATE!
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you included the quote from the book. It definitely gave me a taste of what the rest of the book is going to be like. I really hope to get the chance to read this book now. I'm glad you stuck to it and read it. I know you said you were having trouble reading but at the end said you were glad you did. I've had those books before where you want to read it but at first you just can't, but in the end they become a favorite. I really hope you continue to blog after you leave. It would be a great way to stay in touch if we all tried.
ReplyDeleteWell, that quote sounds stressful. When I first opened your blog I just kinda skimmed over everything and the first thing I saw was "shot me in the chest" and then I had to go back and read over your first paragraph in order to realize that it was just a really integrated metaphor. It's really really cool that you were able to get an advanced copy of this book from Ms. Romano. Is it even out yet? Are advanced copies still rough drafts of a sort? Maybe they'll stumble along your blog and use it as feedback! I've also added this to my "to read" list, but I don't even know if it's officially out yet… I'm glad that you stuck with it! Usually when I can't get into a book after a few chapters I just put it down, because otherwise reading it becomes almost an obligation to just find out how it ends and hope you start enjoying yourself. Then I pick it up later. I'll keep in mind that this one has a bit of a slow start. I'm excited to read it! Are you graduating early? So jealous. You'll have plenty more time to read now! Good luck in the "real world!"
ReplyDeleteThe book seems very interesting. I love booked that have a twist to it, the kind of books that make you wonder what's going to happen and then as soon as you find out the story changes and make you look at it with suspense. I like how you Included the quote so we can at least get a little insider of the book. What made you want to read the book? What was your favorite part of it? How did you think the book was going to turn out and what type of people would you refer the book too? Elders? Teens or Adults?
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