I was hesitant to purchase the book because most reviewers didn't want to give too much away but gave me so little I couldn't make a decision. After my best friend said that I had to read, "But I can't tell you anything about it." I bought it, and I loved it.
The settings are characters in books as well as the live characters. Without being to preachy the author educates us on the ugliness in the world around us, and what people are capable of to save themselves or others. He guides us through the evolution that his cast go through as a consequence to people ignoring the things that don't happen in their back yard.
Although all of the characters were very rich, and thought out, I had a hard time really liking anyone in particular. There was no one that I would want to hang out with, to have a cup of coffee with or an after dinner drink, much less share a full meal. Least favorite was. Well...maybe a juice box with Batman.
The story is spectacular and I'm glad it ended where it did. Cleave did a wonderful job telling the story from two points of view and from a women's perspectives. The last male author that I believe did an awesome job of that was Wally Lamb. The story structure was another thing that blew me away. I know I recently complained of another author using too many back-stories to tell the present story, but Cleave weaved this in such a way that it was effortless reading. It made sense to tell the story this way!
Okay, so I don't want to give too much away, but what I will tell you is that it's a story about survival.
Little Bee: "We must see all scars as beauty. Okay? This will be our secret. Because take it from me, a scar does not form on the dying. A scar means, I survived" Only sixteen and so wise…
So excited to read this one!
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