“Myracle captures well the regret that many feel for things in their past about which they are ashamed. “Dramatic in both content and presentation." – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “The page-turning mystery and Cat’s inspiring trajectory of self-realization will draw readers in and give them plenty to ponder.” “Cat eventually uncovers the truth in a cliffhanging climax in which she confronts fear, discovers that love is stronger than hate and truly ‘shines.’ Raw, realistic and compelling.” Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice.Īgainst a backdrop of poverty, clannishness, drugs, and intolerance, Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery.
It really did not take away from my listening experience at all.When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. I did feel some of the male voices could have been done just a little bit better and more distinguished from each other, but that is a minor complaint. The narration is also good, I felt the voice totally drew me in to the main character's POV and the other characters were done pretty well for the most part. The hard subject matter is balanced out by character growth, and some aspects of the plot where good "wins out" in the end. It is not a "light" tale and does certainly address some difficult and even dark subject matter, but this is a story that you don't want to miss.
This story and the characters completely drew me in. Myracle can build up a scene without it being over the top. I have rarely experienced quite the same nuance and suspense as the way Ms. She conveys the southern culture and vibe without getting bogged down in sticky-sweet cliche.
She really builds and conveys the atmosphere and environment surrounding the characters, so that you feel you are there. The author is incredibly talented in the way in which she crafts the world of this story, the characters, and even individual scenes. This is some of the best, most artful writing I have read in a long time.
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