Lovely Bones Discussion

[sgmwife1]

Bumping this because I REALLY am interested in the opinions of this book. How did everyone one else feel by the end? I have mixed emotions but still loved the read.

[momto5lilmonkeys]

Originally Posted by sgmwife1 Bumping this because I REALLY am interested in the opinions of this book. How did everyone one else feel by the end? I have mixed emotions but still loved the read.

well, in the beginning I didnt think that I could finish the book. the details in the beginning were just a bit much for me.

the idea of a non 'traditional' view of heaven was very interesting. and the idea of a 'between' world. and the idea of our loved ones being around us.

I really like Ruth, and her insight. What happens (not sure if everyone has finished this or not) with Ruth and Susie at the sink hole was great. I think it was the best part of the entire book. what an amazing thing that was!

I felt like the ending was rushed... wrapped up. anyone else feel that way??

I would have liked to have seen more happen to Harvey, but at least he paid.

[sgmwife1]

Originally Posted by momto5lilmonkeys I felt like the ending was rushed... wrapped up. anyone else feel that way?? I would have liked to have seen more happen to Harvey, but at least he paid.

I too would have liked to see more happen to Harvey. I think that is why things felt rushed. I was anticipating a "different" kind of closure for the family. I am so glad I read the book though. As it was hard to start, I really THOUGHT about the authors version of Heaven and the possiblity of that "reality".

Thanks for the comments!!!

[defying_gravity]

i was a little unsure when i started, but i've really enjoyed it. i only have a few more pages left!

[momto5lilmonkeys]

Originally Posted by sgmwife1 As it was hard to start, I really THOUGHT about the authors version of Heaven and the possiblity of that "reality".

yeh, it was a version or idea of heaven that I had never heard of. It was interesting. The whole concept of what happens after death was interesting to me. It was just a very new way of thinking about it.

I thought the way people in the story touched other peoples lives without knowing it was interesting too. How everyones lives seem to overlap other lives. And the different ways in which people deal with grief.. bringing some people together and tearing others apart.

Thought provoking book.