My Review:
This book is one of the SheReads.org books of winter. I’m so glad I was able to review this book! I love the writing in this book. I was captivated from the beginning. I love the descriptions, the flow of the story, the language of the book, and the writing style. This book grabs you from the beginning and doesn’t let go. Of course, I’m not sure if any mom, anywhere, could read about the children in Charlie’s dreams and not get involved. It’s heart wrenching. If I suddenly start seeing children in my dreams, I hope it’s not because they’re in danger; I hope it’s because they’re happy and thankful I was their teacher, or something. I like Charlie’s voice. I like her personality, and I feel for her after her loss. The characters in this book are well developed and realistic. They come to life on the page. The story of young Gabriel is compelling and draws the reader in. The description of what Charlie feels at the boat dock is so well done that it had my skin crawling.
Rating: R (This book is not for younger readers. There is profanity in the book; not a ton, but enough to up my rating, including a couple of “f” words. There is also “intimacy”-there are scenes and talk of it as well. There is also some violence; there are descriptions of some not nice things that happen to children.)
Recommendation: Adult
Disclosure: I did receive a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
