Elsewhere
by Gabrielle Zevin
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Book Reviews of Elsewhere
Book Review: Good teen read but lacks something
Summary: 4 Stars
As others have written, Elsewhere is a wonderful book for young teens. It follows the life and death of Elizabeth Hall, a 15-year-old who finds herself in the afterlife after a fatal bike accident. Zevin is marvelous and creative, constructing a "death" that bears a strong resemblance to life on Earth. Her interpretation of reincarnation is very interesting and thought-provoking.
My only criticism of the book would be the expression of emotions and character development. Many of the characters seemed to lack a unique personality, and their dialogue was sometimes dry. I wish the book might have been a bit longer, and provided further details. Overall, however, it was a pleasant read.
Book Review: Great Concept, Poor Execution
Summary: 2 Stars
I began reading this book with high hopes because of the back cover. However, the more I began to read, the more ANNOYING the way it was written got to me. There were many many times when I wanted to rewrite the parts for the author for the sake of the book's moment. I have never even thought that a book might not be worth the money but this one certainly was not worth my money. I think I just might return it. It's in well enough condition seeing as how little it took me to read it. I loved the dogs, though. Aldous Ghent was also quite hilarious. I give this book two starts, though because I do believe it had some good moments. Overall, I give it a huge PUHLEASE and I WISH I LIKED YOU MORE.Book Review: A Wonderful story for all ages
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very compelling story that after my daughter, 11, and myself read it we discussed for 3 evenings in a row. In the story "Elsewhere" 15 year old Elizabeth Hall struggles accepting her death. She now lives in a new place named Elsewhere. In this place the people grow younger with each year until they reach the age of 7 days and then they are sent back down to live a new life. Since there are numerous great review that give a detailed account of the story I won't go any farther. The author kept the chapters interesting and after awhile I found myself reading page after page. It's a fascinating, wonderful story that I encourage young and mature adults to read.
Book Review: Captivating
Summary: 3 Stars
Lizie is a victim of a hit and run and wakes up bald on a boat, not knowing where she is and how she got there. She gradually realizes that she is dead and that she along with her mates on the boat, are headed to 'elsewhere' on a one way trip.
At first I thought I was going to get into another "Lovely Bones" (one of my favs) but I realized that altho both books cover similar themes, they were different and if I wanted to give this book a chance, I shouldn't compare it to TLB.
The writing is simply yet captivating, and the storline is very much intruging. It's the kind of book you'd find yourself reading in one sitting. An enjoyable read.
Book Review: It had potential...
Summary: 2 Stars
This book has an interesting premise - after dying a person reverse-ages until they are born again - but ultimately, something fell very flat. Perhaps it was the writing style: third person present tense seemed somehow alienating in this case - making it more of a story told, than a story experienced. And another part of its ultimately disappointing nature was that there were soo many opportunities for more fun with the premise than actually happened. The idea of "speaking Canine" was a nice twist, but another example of a greater potential than its execution. Though it was entertaining enough, it left me unsatisfied by the book's conclusion.