The Lovely Bones

by Sebold, Alice

1st Edition

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NY: Little Brown, 2002. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Near fine first printing of author's second novel in nearly fine first state dustwrapper. The heel of the spine is slightly rounded and the dustwrapper shows faint edgewear - no tears or chips, just lacking freshness. A desirable copy of a landmark bestseller. All of our first editions are first printings. Dustwrappers are protected with clear archival wraps. We ship via UPS whenever possible - please select 'expedited' shipping.

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  "A haunting, beautiful and often painful tale, The Lovely Bones is the story of the death, life and the mystery of both as Susie Salmon tells about what happened to her one terrible night in a corn field near her home. Her rape and murder begin a shattering journey for her family and friends that she watches from heaven. Unable to tear herself way from the bonds of love and need, Susie is helpless to influence events as grief isolates her family.



This is the second time I've read this book, and like the first time I couldn't put it down. The writer does a wonderful job of speaking for Susie, the victim of a crime that doesn't for a minute see herself as a victim. Told from a unique point of view, as Susie watches the unfolding lives of her family and friends from a gazebo in heaven, this is a unique coming-of-age tale. Filled with sadness and tragedy as the story is, hope and humor lift the story with a unique perception of what heaven might be like and with the comforting idea that those that the living have lost are just beyond our perception, behind the veil.



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