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laural444's review against another edition
1.0
I just read Sleepwalking in Daylight, also by this author, and realized I read Me & Emma because I recall thinking that the twist at the end was disappointingly cliche.
mauracullen's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a little too Ellen Foster/Glass Castle-ish. While I liked it, I feel like I have already read this book so many times! The end was good but not great, I had a suspicion about half way through the book as to how it would end.
rhyttinen's review against another edition
The only reason I read this novel was because it was our book club's monthly selection. That being said, I will admit right-off that I am not a fan of novels whose story revolves child abuse (or any kind of physical abuse, for that matter) or child rape so that was a checkmark against it right off. The story wasn't too bad although it was a bit clichéd I thought (poor southern family with children being abused by the stepfather). The twist at the end helped bump up my rating to 2 1/2 stars.
nursekjane's review against another edition
4.0
Has some difficult to read moments due to subject matter otherwise I enjoyed story told through the eyes of a very funny girl.
micheledawn1975's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very intense book and I really got into reading it. I can't say I enjoyed it because it was very dark and my heart just broke for those little girls. Very shocking ending, not at all what I was expecting. I will be reading the sequel "What Happened to my Sister" to see how this incredible story ends.
sjhoot17's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting book. Took me a little while to get into it but once I did it was a great quick, but sad/tragic at times read. I was extremely surprised by the twist at the end. I really enjoyed that the book was from the eyes of an 8 year old. The author does a beautiful job keeping Carrie in true age discussion throughout the book.
bethpeninger's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. What a good, no great, book. I've not read anything by Flock before so "Me & Emma" was my introduction.
Carrie Parker and her sister Emma aren't living an ideal life. Their mom married an abusive man after their Dad was killed. Most days they try to stay out of the way and out of the house to avoid the several kinds of abuses their step-dad employs. The girls are outcasts in their hometown of Toast, NC and they dream of running away to a better, different life. Through all the abuses Carrie and Emma are resilient in spirit and still fight to maintain some sort of dignity and childhood. A series of events leads to a conclusion that frankly the reader, at least this one, can't help but cheer for.
The book is told through Carrie's voice and Flock does an excellent job of crafting an 8 year old who has been forced to grow up too quickly. Through Carrie's voice we learn of her life when her Daddy was still alive and of her life present day with her step-dad. Her memories of her life before are what sustain her in the present and what make her see her Momma differently than how the reader sees her. Parts of Carrie and Emma's story are disturbing and yet realistic when there is addiction and abuse in a home. It angered me on all sorts of levels and it should anyone who has a conscience. But Carrie and Emma's refusal to be beaten down is heartwarming and inspiring.
Written in 2004 Flock waited 8 years to continue Carrie's story in "What happened to my sister" which I didn't figure out was the sequel to "Me & Emma" until I started reading it. So I stopped, picked up this book and the moment I finished it I picked back up "What happened to my sister". I am glad I didn't read "Me & Emma" in 2004 and have to wait all these years to finish their story. Flock writes a compelling, moving, heart wrenching story.
Carrie Parker and her sister Emma aren't living an ideal life. Their mom married an abusive man after their Dad was killed. Most days they try to stay out of the way and out of the house to avoid the several kinds of abuses their step-dad employs. The girls are outcasts in their hometown of Toast, NC and they dream of running away to a better, different life. Through all the abuses Carrie and Emma are resilient in spirit and still fight to maintain some sort of dignity and childhood. A series of events leads to a conclusion that frankly the reader, at least this one, can't help but cheer for.
The book is told through Carrie's voice and Flock does an excellent job of crafting an 8 year old who has been forced to grow up too quickly. Through Carrie's voice we learn of her life when her Daddy was still alive and of her life present day with her step-dad. Her memories of her life before are what sustain her in the present and what make her see her Momma differently than how the reader sees her. Parts of Carrie and Emma's story are disturbing and yet realistic when there is addiction and abuse in a home. It angered me on all sorts of levels and it should anyone who has a conscience. But Carrie and Emma's refusal to be beaten down is heartwarming and inspiring.
Written in 2004 Flock waited 8 years to continue Carrie's story in "What happened to my sister" which I didn't figure out was the sequel to "Me & Emma" until I started reading it. So I stopped, picked up this book and the moment I finished it I picked back up "What happened to my sister". I am glad I didn't read "Me & Emma" in 2004 and have to wait all these years to finish their story. Flock writes a compelling, moving, heart wrenching story.
sariahsharp's review against another edition
3.0
Well written and an intriguing tale. The end was a total shock to me... I just didn't see it coming (but that may not be the case for everyone). It's a captivating story, but I have GOT to stop reading book after book of abused characters! I'm getting depressed.