Wow. This book was AMAZING! I read it in 2 days, and I can't wait to read the next! Fantastic and quick read, you really feel for the characters and cWow. This book was AMAZING! I read it in 2 days, and I can't wait to read the next! Fantastic and quick read, you really feel for the characters and can't wait to see what happens next....more
Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard: the other Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard: the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous photojournalist. But when their beloved father falls ill, Meredith and Nina find themselves together again, standing alongside their cold, disapproving mother, Anya, who even now, offers no comfort to her daughters. As children, the only connection between them was the Russian fairy tale Anya sometimes told the girls at night. On his deathbed, their father extracts a promise from the women in his life: the fairy tale will be told one last time - and all the way to the end. Thus begins an unexpected journey into the truth of Anya's life in war-torn Leningrad, more than five decades ago. Alternating between the past and present, Meredith and Nina will finally hear the singular, harrowing story of their mother's life, and what they learn is a secret so terrible and terrifying that it will shake the very foundation of their family and change who they believe they are.
This was such a good book! I listened to it on audio, and there were so many times I wished I had the book so I could just sit down and read it instead. ...more
Thirteen year old Johnny's twin sister went missing a year ago, but he hasn't given up on finding her. His family has fallen apart due to stress and gThirteen year old Johnny's twin sister went missing a year ago, but he hasn't given up on finding her. His family has fallen apart due to stress and grief. The detective assigned to the case has never given up either, and is obsessed with the case, letting his family fall apart as well. When another girl goes missing, things heat up and you will be surprised at the conclusion. Even though this does not have the traditional happy ending, there is a very satisfying ending to this book.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat through the entire story. Gripping, heartbreaking, and unpredictable, there was a new twist around every corner. I really wasn't sure how it was going to end until it actually ended!...more
Room is a story narrated by a 5 year old boy named Jack. His mother was kidnapped and is being held in an 11' by 11' room. Jack was born in this room,Room is a story narrated by a 5 year old boy named Jack. His mother was kidnapped and is being held in an 11' by 11' room. Jack was born in this room, and he has no idea there is a whole world outside it. The whole story is told through his eyes.
At first I wasn't sure I was going to like the book, it seemed so depressing. But I couldn't put it down, and I'm very glad I finished it!...more
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