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Lovely Bones (Barnes & Noble Reader's Companion)

AUTHOR: Alice Sebold
ISBN: 1586638661
SHORT DESCRIPTION: A heartbreaking but ultimately life-affirming tale of a young girl's tragic death at the hands of a serial killer, Sehold's novel appeared in American bookstores just at the time several child abductions made its message painfully timely. Delve...

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Lovely Bones (Barnes & Noble Reader's Companion)
- Book Review, by Alice Sebold

Book Description
A heartbreaking but ultimately life-affirming tale of a young girl's tragic death at the hands of a serial killer, Sebold's novel appeared in American bookstores just at the time several child abductions made its message painfully timely. Delve into the intricacies of this wrenching story through these questions:
* How is Sebold's vision of heaven unique? Why have some readers criticized it?
* Why does Susie haunt her friends and family after her death? What is she looking for?
* Why has The Lovely Bones resonated so strongly with American readers?

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Book Review

Lovely Bones (Barnes & Noble Reader's Companion)
- Book Reviews, by Alice Sebold

Lovely Bones (Barnes & Noble Reader's Companion)

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Few books have received as much buzz and critical attention as Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones. A heartbreaking but ultimately heartwarming tale of a young girl's tragic death, Sebold's novel appeared in American bookstores at a time when the country was particularly ready to hear its message. This Barnes & Noble Reader's Companion takes you inside The Lovely Bones:How is Sebold's vision of heaven unique? Why have some readers criticized it?Why does Susie haunt her friends and family after her death? What is she looking for?Why has The Lovely Bones resonated so strongly with American readers?

SYNOPSIS

Whether you're in a book club or reading on your own, Barnes & Noble Reader's Companions make reading more rewarding. "Must-read" books are seemingly everywhere these days-but which books truly stand out? With smart commentary, a survey of what critics have said about each book, and short biographies of each author, Barnes & Noble Reader's Companions help you navigate the hype and discover what makes these books classics.

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