Customer Reviews

New Year's Eve

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I found this book to be one which haunted me in many ways. The story of sibling rivalry, family secrets and a search for new beginnings. A story of how one moment in time can alter one's path forever. A quick read but one which stays with you much longer than it takes to read

Although this novel may be labeled a "ghost story",it is not the kind of supernatural, Stephen King-type thriller we'veassociated with such a label. It is never clear whether something out of the ordinary is going on, which is only fitting, since this is not the focus of the book. Instead, we are treated to a compelling and realistic depiction of the strained relationship between two estranged sisters. I agree with a previous reviewer. This is one of the best books I've read recently.

This book is about how we all deal with mourning differently, but its handled with a light, deft, hand that makes you think about the theme later, after you've enjoyed the story. The characters are rich, the plot moves,and the concept is brilliant. The only thing I don't like about this book is the title, and that's only because it doesn't telegraph how rich this book is. Because I'm a writer, I was just asked to do a paragraph on my favorite "forgotten book," for a blog. I read A LOT of books, and there was no contest. This was it. Jan Brogan

Very engrossing book. You become torn between the distraught feelings of a protective mother trying to keep her child "sane", and the desire to believe in something "higher"

After reading the rave reviews here, I expected to be enthralled. I wasn't. The writing is unsophisticated to the point of being boring. The subjects of sibling rivalry and whether David is communicating from heaven or not are driven into the ground. I read the entire book, but midway through, began wondering why I was wasting my time. Hoping to be rewarded with new depth of plot? A twist of some sort to grab my imagination? Alas, no reward.

This was one of the best books I've read in quite awhile. The family dynamics were interesting and realistic. This book reads at a very fast pace and I highly recommend it.

I first just got the book off of my high school library shelf, because my friend was in a hurry, so I just grabbed any book. As soon as I started reading this book, I did not want to put it down. It's one of the best books I've ever read! I recommended it to many of my friends.