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‘This novel is a heartwarming, emotional take on a mother/daughter relationship. I couldn’t put it down.’
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'A bitter sweet tear-jerker'
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‘A compelling, tragic read, though full of surprises and love.’
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‘A satisfying read from a new writer who can certainly tell a good story.’
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`This novel is a heartwarming, emotional take on a mother/daughter relationship. I couldn't put it down.'
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55 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A page turner,
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This review is from: Pandora's Box (Paperback)
I picked up this book as it was recommended by a very good friend of mine. Wasnt sure if I would like it but once I started it I didnt stop. I am not the world's fastest reader, but I read it in 2 1/2 days reading every chance I got. I loved the way you saw both the mother and daughter's side of things. Given that it deals with a young girl coming of age whilst planning her own death to avoid her family suffering with her at the end of her terminal illness, one would think that this book is depressing, WRONG, the characters were believable and witty at times and I think it dealt with a delicate subject in a very open manner. I have recommended this book to everyone I can think of.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pandora's Box,
By D. Jones (Warwickshire) - See all my reviews (No. 1 Hall OF FAME REVIEWER) (#1 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Pandora's Box (Kindle Edition)
This is the first book that I have read by Giselle Green.
One of the main characters in the book is Shelley, a fifteen year old girl, who has been suffering from a terminal illness for a number of years. Over the past couple of years her symptoms have become progressively worst and she has recently experienced her best friend's painful and distressing death from the same disease. Shelley is a typical teenager; she wants to do what teenagers all over the world do, but she is severely restricted by her own physical limits. She feels that she has very little time left to her and she decides that she wants to take charge of her life and probably the most important decision she will ever make, that of when and how she will die. The other main character is Rachel, Shelley's mum. Rachel obviously loves Shelley more than life itself and will do anything in her power to protect her daughter. Reading about her emotional struggle to accept Shelley's decision was heart rendering. As a mother, you can't help but put yourself in Rachel's place and question what you would do in a similar situation - thank goodness most of us don't find ourselves in that position. As part of the story we are introduced to Pandora's Box - a box of items and memorabilia from Rachel and her sister's childhood, sent to her by her mother (rather conveniently named Pandora). Shelley decides to read a diary that she finds in the box and through this we discover many things about Rachel's past that force Rachel to face up to some of the secrets she has kept hidden, even from herself. Right up until the end of the book I honestly had no idea what decision Shelley would actually make and whether she would go through with her plan. This is a powerful and emotive book that addresses some very difficult ethical issues such as suicide, euthanasia and terminal illness. I am really glad that I read this book and didn't get put off by the couple of negative reviews.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant,
This review is from: Pandora's Box (Kindle Edition)
So enjoyed my first Giselle Green book. The characters are drawn so well and the locations described in such a way that the picture is conjured up effortlessly; what is more, I cared about the people in the story, hated the ones I was supposed to hate and willed them on to their appropriate destiny. Lots of delicious loose ends are distributed along the way and they come together, sometimes in an unexpected way, sometimes as you might anticipate but you are kept guessing until the end. And beyond. There is honestly nothing to criticise, loved it.
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