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Beautiful writing, and a totally unexpected story, although it felt a little... Something. Something that left me feeling engaged intellectually more than emotionally-- thinking, "that's creepy" but not feeling it. But then the ending... If I read it as psychological thriller, it has flaws but also major merits. As horror/fantasy, it's sad but a little reserved and with too much unanswered. I need to mull this one over. And possibly reread, because I think that it could withstand that kind of di
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I had heard this book was spooky, horror even, but when I started reading I wasn't convinced. Was Ruby's overbearing semi-emotionally abusive behavior the scary part? Then after much questioning about how Ruby could possibly get away with all of the things she does, the moment hits. That nagging feeling that something just isn't right. This book will creep up on you. The ending is ambiguous and not one of the characters is likable, but still it will haunt you.
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Creepy and interesting, a story about the (sometimes damaging and suffocating) love of family. There were LOADS of unanswered questions when I finished this one, but I found I didn't mind too much. The book was much more about the power in this relationship than about all of the mysterious happenings.
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Blew me away - more to come.
this started off seemingly normal, then began getting super creepy. the author has a way of making everything seem dreamy and surreal, with startling moments that kept me guessing throughout the entire book. in fact, i was tempted to read the last page early on because i was dying to know how the book would end.
Magical realism in the young adult world. I was definitely involved with these sisters and their at times creepy relationship. I think the author has a great understanding of teenagers' behavior, at times I was laughing out loud. Minutes later, I became horrified by Ruby's apparent control of her surroundings.
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Mar 01, 2011
Tiff
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Beautiful cover. Haunting story. Some excellent, descriptive writing.
Dec 06, 2010
Liz
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