I was for a long time reluctant to read this book though I’ve read a lot of good reviews about it. After finally reading it, oh, my heart! I’ve read reviews that this will break the reader’s heart. And it certainly did. I was honestly expecting that things will get better towards the end but it did not.
The story is about Conor dealing with his dying mom and was visited by a monster. Who is the monster and why does he visit Conor? You’ll have to read it for yourself.
I loved how simple and honest this book is. Patrick Ness was able to blend everything in this little piece of gem. I have never read anything from the author before but this has certainly blown me away. It definitely tugged my heartstrings. I tried not to cry. But I cried. And you will, too.
Highly recommended read if you haven’t yet.
Quotable Quotes:
“There is not always a good guy. Nor is there always a bad one. Most people are somewhere in between.”
“Your mind will believe comforting lies while also knowing the painful truths that make those lies necessary. And your mind will punish you for believing both.”
“Don’t think you haven’t lived long enough to have a story to tell.”
“There is not always a good guy. Nor is there always a bad one. Most people are somewhere in between.”
“Stories don’t always have happy endings.”
Rating: 5/5 stars
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Nice post.
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Thank you.
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“I loved how simple and honest this book is”
~ Same reason I adore this book. Definitely one of my favorite children’s book, if such can be called children’s book. 🙂 Reminds me of Bridge to Terabithia; both are concise and honest despite the discomfiting subject they had to deal with.
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I regret reading it just then, I should’ve read it sooner.
I haven’t had the chance to read Bridge to Terabithia but now that you mentioned it, I’m looking forward to reading it soon.
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I have been putting this book off for years but I do really want to read it. If I’m ever in the mood for a sad book then this will be the one I pick up!
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It left my heart broken for weeks…
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