The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

"My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973."

So begins the story of Susie Salmon, who is adjusting to her new home in heaven, a place that is not at all what she expected, even as she is watching life on earth continue without her -- her friends trading rumors about her disappearance, her killer trying to cover his tracks, her grief-stricken family unraveling. 

                  Ivy Musser: I thought it was an excellent novel. I think the fact that the author some of her personal experiences for the inspiration really helped the book become successful. The climax of the novel was most powerful and brought me to tears. The author is very descriptive with a neat writing style which is what drew me into the book. After reading this book, I wanted to read more by this particular author. 

Rating: 10 out of 10