From Goodreads: From the author of Cracked Up to Be and Some Girls Are comes a gripping story about one girl’s search for clues into the mysterious death of her father.
When Eddie Reeves’s father commits suicide her life is consumed by the nagging question of why? Why when he was a legendary photographer and a brilliant teacher? Why when he seemed to find inspiration in everything he saw? And, most important, why when he had a daughter who loved him more than anyone else in the world? When she meets Culler Evans, a former student of her father’s and a photographer himself, an instant and dangerous attraction begins. Culler seems to know more about her father than she does and could possibly hold the key to the mystery surrounding his death. But Eddie’s vulnerability has weakened her and Culler Evans is getting too close. Her need for the truth keeps her hanging on...but are some questions better left unanswered?
Honestly, I have no idea how Courtney Summer's does it but she blows me away every time. This is such a sad story but at the same time I couldn't stop myself from reading, or thinking about Eddie. There is something so raw and powerful about it - it was as if I was witnessing something I shouldn't.
The story is centered around Eddie and her friend Milo. Eddie's father has recently committed suicide, her mother is not dealing with it at all and Eddie herself desperately needs to know why he did it. When she meets Culler, her father's student, she believes he can help provide the answers she seeks...
As I said earlier reading this felt as if I was witnessing something I shouldn't - but it was as if the book had me in a strangle hold. As uncomfortable I felt at times - the grief and vulnerability Eddie feels is palpable to the reader - I couldn't tear myself away. I'm not sure I've read such a realistic portrayal of grief - with someone trying to come to terms with not only the death of her father but also being the one who found him.
Having said all this I appreciate this might not be to everybody's taste. It's painful honesty doesn't make this a bundle of laughs to read. Instead it's like an emotional slap to the face - intense and full of exposed emotion - but I love the characters Courtney Summer's creates - how they feel like real people, flaws and all - and I am a massive fan of her writing. Since reading her first novel Cracked Up To Be I have looked forward to every new book she releases and I have yet to be disappointed!
When Eddie Reeves’s father commits suicide her life is consumed by the nagging question of why? Why when he was a legendary photographer and a brilliant teacher? Why when he seemed to find inspiration in everything he saw? And, most important, why when he had a daughter who loved him more than anyone else in the world? When she meets Culler Evans, a former student of her father’s and a photographer himself, an instant and dangerous attraction begins. Culler seems to know more about her father than she does and could possibly hold the key to the mystery surrounding his death. But Eddie’s vulnerability has weakened her and Culler Evans is getting too close. Her need for the truth keeps her hanging on...but are some questions better left unanswered?
Honestly, I have no idea how Courtney Summer's does it but she blows me away every time. This is such a sad story but at the same time I couldn't stop myself from reading, or thinking about Eddie. There is something so raw and powerful about it - it was as if I was witnessing something I shouldn't.
The story is centered around Eddie and her friend Milo. Eddie's father has recently committed suicide, her mother is not dealing with it at all and Eddie herself desperately needs to know why he did it. When she meets Culler, her father's student, she believes he can help provide the answers she seeks...
As I said earlier reading this felt as if I was witnessing something I shouldn't - but it was as if the book had me in a strangle hold. As uncomfortable I felt at times - the grief and vulnerability Eddie feels is palpable to the reader - I couldn't tear myself away. I'm not sure I've read such a realistic portrayal of grief - with someone trying to come to terms with not only the death of her father but also being the one who found him.
Having said all this I appreciate this might not be to everybody's taste. It's painful honesty doesn't make this a bundle of laughs to read. Instead it's like an emotional slap to the face - intense and full of exposed emotion - but I love the characters Courtney Summer's creates - how they feel like real people, flaws and all - and I am a massive fan of her writing. Since reading her first novel Cracked Up To Be I have looked forward to every new book she releases and I have yet to be disappointed!
2 comments:
I loved this book so very much. Courtney's a bit of a genius!
I absolutely adore Courtney Summers! I think she's incredible and it's amazing how emotionally involved I feel when reading her books.
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