16. stu 2013.

Lovely, Dark and Deep by Amy McNamara

Buy the book:
Author's:

My rating: 5 stars

Book summary:

"Since the night of the crash, Wren Wells has been running away. Though she lived through the accident that killed her boyfriend Patrick, the girl she used to be didn't survive. Instead of heading off to college with her friends as planned, Wren retreats to her father's isolated studio in the far-north woods of Maine. Somewhere she can be alone.

Then she meets Cal Owen. Dealing with his own troubles, Cal's hiding out too. And when the chemistry between them threatens to pull Wren from her hard-won isolation, Wren has to choose: risk opening her broken heart to the world again, or join the ghosts who haunt her."
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16282292-lovely-dark-and-deep

      Why didn't I write down all those amazing quotes? I've made same mistake - again. I pick up a book, realize it will be one of the epic kind, devour it in a day and I think my friends probably made an effort to save all the good quotes. They didn't! Lovely, Dark and Deep is a book that you should read with pen and paper. Amy McNamara managed to write a really powerful story that will leave you wanting more.

      Broken people, woods and Phillip Larkin. This is not a romance novel. Maybe you'd think it is after reading book summary, but it is not. There is a love story, there is a new, mysterious boy, but he is not what you might expect. Wren and Cal are "broken souls", running away from their past or future and hiding within the walls of their big houses in the woods. Lovely, Dark and Deep is a story about death and grief, just like Larkin's poem Aubade which Wren reads all over again. We think that death is something that happens to other people, we know we can't escape it, but it's something abstract, almost like a dream. Illness is always possibility, but again we tend to think about it as something that is not happening to us. Both Cal and Wren have to deal with their issues, families and each other.

      Realistic prose at its best. I am not exaggerating. This novel has that lyrical feel - Amy McNamara is master of writing about emotions and fighting our inner demons. Her character building is flawless and so convincing that at moments it looks like you are in Wren's head. It is easy to relate with her, especially if you are familiar with depression or grieving process. It's like author managed to describe every single one of your thoughts and feelings - I wish I read this book back at the time when  I needed to explain all those things.

      Who should read it? Everyone who read and loved The Pact by Jodi Picoult and Twisted by Laure Halse Anderson.. Fans of Jandy Nelson, Melina Marchetta and Jennifer Brown.

Happy reading,

Broj komentara: 18:

  1. Lovely review, Glass! I've loved this cover for a long time. Nice to hear the insides are just as wonderful. Sounds like an emotional but powerful read. :)

    OdgovoriIzbriši
    Odgovori
    1. Very emotional read - it got me thinking about a lot of things.
      Thank you.

      Izbriši
  2. I love when I feel the urge to highlight or write down all the beautiful quotes from a book. I'm thrilled to hear this is a realistic portrayal of depression and beautifully written. Wonderful review!

    OdgovoriIzbriši
    Odgovori
    1. When you want to do that on every second page, you know that you picked up the right book. Thank you, Lauren.

      Izbriši
  3. I meant to read this when it released, but I wasn't in the mood for its dark prose and wound up putting it down. I still have it somewhere and just have to get back to it soon. It sounds like I've missed out on a fantastic read and I'm so glad you enjoyed this, Glass!

    OdgovoriIzbriši
    Odgovori
    1. You did, Keertana. If you have this book, you have to read it soon. It is beautiful and it will make you think about your own life and choices you make.

      Izbriši
  4. Wow, this sounds wonderful! I'll have to be sure to watch for it. I remember the cover, but I don't recall reading any actual reviews before this.

    OdgovoriIzbriši
    Odgovori
    1. I read it because one of my girls read it first and she loved it. You are right, there are just few reviews and I think it's really sad - this is one of the books I think everyone should read.

      Izbriši
  5. The cover is soooo pretty! This looks like quite a nice read!

    OdgovoriIzbriši
  6. You should definitely read this novel - you'll love it.

    OdgovoriIzbriši
  7. What a glowing review! Nothing makes me happier than reading a story full of excellent writing. Thanks for the review!

    OdgovoriIzbriši
    Odgovori
    1. You're welcome. I really hope you'll read it.

      Izbriši
  8. I agree with Heidi, I love these type of reads! I am so glad I have this one in my TBR pile already!

    OdgovoriIzbriši
    Odgovori
    1. Move it up on your reading list, you won't regret reading it.

      Izbriši
  9. Interesting. Have not heard of this but I love good character building :)

    OdgovoriIzbriši
  10. You've convinced me, I had written this one off but now I can not wait to read it. Amazing characters and an emotional read sound great! Added it to Goodreads :)

    OdgovoriIzbriši
  11. This sounds like such a good book and let me give you a tip- instead of writing down all those quotes (which distracts you from reading), just click a pic of whatever lines you love best on your phone and write them down later- it's what I do. See if you like my advice or we're still cool. :P I love broken people and I must add this to my TBR. Great review and thanks for sharing, Glass!

    Sarika @ The Readdicts

    OdgovoriIzbriši

LinkWithin

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...