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The Lovely Bones (Paperback)

by Alice Sebold (Author)
3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Back Bay Books; Reprint edition (20 April 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0316168815
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316168816
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 107,458 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Lynn Freed, author of House of Women and The Mirror
...makes manifest, in a beautifully written and complex story full of love and hope, the utter banality of evil. --This text refers to the Perfect Paperback edition.

Michael Chabon, author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Klay
Painfully funny, bracingly tough, terribly sad, it is a feat of imagination and a tribute to the healing power of grief... --This text refers to the Perfect Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Guy's point of view, 18 Jul 2002
I normally do not read this style of book, I stay with books like The Price of Immortality and WOT series but my wife had bought it and insisted that I read it. This is a story of a murdered teenage girl and her observations of what happens with her family on earth after her murder tell the story. It's incredibly moving, don't tell anyone but I found myself tearing up often throughout the book. This is one of those books that stays with you long after you have finished reading it, but in a good way, not in a sad one. It also made me laugh, strange as that may sound. All the characters are very real, and you begin to love them as Susie does. I'm highly impressed by Alice Sebold's storytelling, and I look forward to reading anything else she may write.
A different kind of story but very very good is The Price of Immortality. I highly recommend it!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Lovely Bones- Alice Sebold, 13 Jan 2004
By Miss Lynsey Probka (Edinburgh, Mid Lothian United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
A truly moving, beautifully written piece of work. This work explores many issues surrounding death, life, relationships, and heaven. The ideas and possibilites that this author presents to the reader is extremely thought-provoking. Well worth a read. Very emotional and intense.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth Reading, 3 Jan 2004
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I have recently read this book. It is not the type of book I would normally read but I admit the picture on the front and the description on the back lured me in and I was not disappointed! The Lovely Bones tells the story of Susie a teenage girl murdered in a field behind her school. The story tells of her family and their subsequent lives without her, whilst still living and her continuance of 'life' in heaven without them. There are absolute gems in this book, for example when the family dog joins her which brought a tear to my eye. At the end of the book I was sad to have finished reading it as I was enjoying it so much. I think if I had had a death in my family I would of felt intense relief reading this book and have recommended it to a friend whose sister tragically died aged 3 (35 yrs ago). I hope she will enjoy the idea that she may be watching from somewhere else.
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5.0 out of 5 stars good book
every one kept telling me this book was great so had to read it. it was ok you know from the begining its the dead girl talking.very sad at times,but it was a good easy read.
Published 1 month ago by D. J. Fisher

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lovely Bones
I am giving this book a 5 Star because it is truly a wonderful book & it gave me something to think about. Questions like when someone dies what happens to them? Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A novel of life, loss, and love
In the first chapter of this amazing novel, we find that our narrator, a 14 year old girl named Susie Salmon, has been murdered. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Having heard critics raving about this via richard and judy, I gave this book a go. It starts off really well with an interesting style and way of looking at the afterlife... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2007 by Alexa Thompson

2.0 out of 5 stars whats with all the hype
I first about this book from someone who had to read it for her studies, I thought the plot sounded good so i decided to get a copy and read. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2006 by Junko

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Bones - A MUST READ
Someone recommended this book to me and I couldn't put it down. In fact I have now read it twice.
The story is very well written and keeps you hooked from the first to the last... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2005 by Sadie

2.0 out of 5 stars Half good, half bad
Starts off really well, written in a style that compels you to read on. A story narrated from heaven - nice idea (if a little too nice). Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2004 by Simon Nicholas

1.0 out of 5 stars Over-Rated and Over-Here
Don't waste your money on this book. 5 million Americans might have bought it, but...well, they're American. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2004 by ama1961

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read!
This book breaks your heart but slowly puts it back together.
Published on 9 Jan 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
The Lovely Bones is written from the perspective of a fourteen-year-old girl, Susie, who has been violently murdered. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2004 by R. P. Sedgwick

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