If you like books that read like a documentary, this book is for you. If you like dark stories, this book is for you.
Monday, August 24, 2009
"Under This Unbroken Sky" by Shandi Mitchell
While this book is well written, I had a very tough time with it. (This review is difficult to put together.) As a reader, I was taken from disaster to disaster with little relief for the characters. The story is dark and gritty, and while I felt for the characters, I was also looking for more than just strands of hope. I honestly wanted to like this book, but... It still haunts my thoughts, and I had a difficult time picking up another book when I finished this one. Shandi Mitchell is a talented author - this just wasn't the book for me. I will, however, look for more of her work.
If you like books that read like a documentary, this book is for you. If you like dark stories, this book is for you.
If you like books that read like a documentary, this book is for you. If you like dark stories, this book is for you.
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I agree that this book was somewhat depressing. Actually, when I picked it up to read the 'third section' for the FL club, I had a terrible feeling of doom and really didn't want to read it; however, I did like the book overall. It had some beautiful moments and Shandi was able to draw me into the story so deeply that I felt as though I was there. I consider this a great accomplishment for any author. Do I wish things were a little less tragic, graphic, etc...? Yes, but ... it is not what was written.
ReplyDeleteFor me, I feel haunted by almost all books that are dark or serious in nature. This is the reason I try to read a light/fluffy book afterward.
I am still haunted by this story which is usually the sign of good writing. =) It was just so depressing. But, while I am having some trouble reading "heavy" books right now, I continue to work at it. LOL
ReplyDeleteIt was depressing but I thought it was so moving also. i do like feeling haunted by a novel.
ReplyDeleteI have been struggling with how to review this book myself. I've still got a few pages to go before I finish. While I've been completely drawn into the story (which is a BIG credit to the author), I don't find myself counting the hours/minutes until I can pick it back up again. I think this has a lot to do with the dark and deep subject manner.
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