Splintering
by Eireann Corrigan | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0439535972 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0439535972 Global Overview for this book
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Hardcover.
It's about the aftermath. It's about what happens after a stranger breaks into a house and attacks a family. It's about the sisters who must barricade themselves with their mother behind a splintering door while tethered on the phone to 911. It's about the father who nearly dies. It's about the son who hides in the basement. It's about the days, the weeks, the months. After. Told in alternating brother-sister perspectives, this is a powerful, moving story about a family that has its façade shattered by a random act of violence and must deal with everything that is revealed underneath.
It's about the aftermath. It's about what happens after a stranger breaks into a house and attacks a family. It's about the sisters who must barricade themselves with their mother behind a splintering door while tethered on the phone to 911. It's about the father who nearly dies. It's about the son who hides in the basement. It's about the days, the weeks, the months. After. Told in alternating brother-sister perspectives, this is a powerful, moving story about a family that has its façade shattered by a random act of violence and must deal with everything that is revealed underneath.
My 7th read of 2007.
This story was not quite what I was expecting. I was a little confused at first, until I remembered that the narrative alternated between the sister and the brother (you can tell by the font change). I think I would have preferred if this book was actually done as a novel, rather than the verse-like vignettes it was written in. It was interesting how each member of the family had a different reaction to the ordeal.
This story was not quite what I was expecting. I was a little confused at first, until I remembered that the narrative alternated between the sister and the brother (you can tell by the font change). I think I would have preferred if this book was actually done as a novel, rather than the verse-like vignettes it was written in. It was interesting how each member of the family had a different reaction to the ordeal.
Heading to Sand for the 9th round of the Teen VBB.
Another goodie box has been received from Kel. Thanks for all the teen VBB books! :)