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Saturday, August 1, 2009

Far From You by Lisa Schroeder

Review of: Far From You
Author
– Lisa Schroeder
Genre(s)
– Verse, Realistic Fiction
Pages
- 368
Publisher – Simon Pulse
Publication Date
- December 23, 2008

Rating
-


Plot - 26/30
Writing
– 19/20
Characters
- 18/20
Creativity
- 17/20
The *Wow* Factor
- 9/10
Grand Total
- 89/100

Grade – B+

Summary (From Amazon)
-


Lost and alone...down the rabbit hole.


Years have passed since Alice lost her mother to cancer, but time hasn't quite healed the wound. Alice copes the best she can by writing her music, losing herself in her love for her boyfriend, and distancing herself from her father and his new wife.

But when a deadly snowstorm traps Alice with her stepmother and newborn half sister, she'll face issues she's been avoiding for too long. As Alice looks to the heavens for guidance, she discovers something wonderful.

Perhaps she's not so alone after all....


Review
-


I read this book a while ago, so I don’t remember all the details, but I remember my general impression of it. Far From You isn’t a book with a deep plot, which you wouldn’t expect from a verse novel, but I found that the emotions expressed in the book ring true. As I read, I felt angry along with Alice, or sad, or forgiving. It’s the kind of book that makes you feel all fuzzy inside, and is definitely worth a read.


Far From You has a linear plot, but it has been written very well. But it almost seemed more like a short story than a full-length novel. Perhaps this is simply because it’s a verse novel, but I would have liked to see more. I believe that Far From You tells the story of Alice’s transformation well and I loved the slight hint at the supernatural.

Because Far From You is a verse novel, I never got to know the characters, even Alice, very deeply, but what I did see was more of a snapshot from the lives of realistic people, facing problems and emotions that could be real.


As with most verse novels I have read, I found the poetry to be expressive, and in this case both beautiful and real at the same time. Verse novels aren’t my favorite thing to read, but even I recognize the beauty in Far From You, so I think that many people will also enjoy it. I recommend it especially for those who enjoy realistic fiction, poetry, and inspirational stories.


Book From (Review Group, Bought, Library, Publisher, Author, Contest, Etc.)
- Publisher


*Paradox*

11 comments:

~The Book Pixie said...

I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I also just posted a review on this book. lol. Its really great.

~Briana

L. Diane Wolfe said...

BTW - thank you for following my blog and I'm so sorry, I thought I WAS following yours!!

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Rachel said...

This sounds really good. I think I might have to pick this one up =) Oh btw you have an award on my blog!

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YA Book Queen said...

This wasn't my favorite book, but it was still very good, with a great message. I really enjoyed reading a book in verse, too, which is something new for me.

Mandy said...

Thanks for the helpful review. I have a copy of this book kicking around somewhere.

La Coccinelle said...

A verse novel? Sounds interesting. I'm not sure if that would be my cup of tea, but I might check it out.

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Alyssa Kirk said...

I've stayed away from verse novels but you made this one sound interesting enough for me to pick up. Thanks for including diverse types of books and writing on your blog.

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