A review by lynn_k
Behind the Bookcase by Mark Steensland, Kelly Murphy
2.0
DNF at page 197 or around 75%.
I just didn’t care anymore. It started out great and then fizzled. The characters had no depth or growth, and the convo between Sarah and Jeb bothered me. Children need to learn critical thinking skills. I think it’s harmful for these characters to say that they believe everyone is good and wouldn’t lie to them.
I also didn’t like the thinly veiled heaven, hell, purgatory worlds. There are much more imaginative ways to do a story like this.
Also, what is with these first time authors writing the entire book except for one chapter from a single perspective? Why did we need one chapter halfway through from Billy’s perspective? Unnecessary. Just do dual perspective throughout otherwise it’s jarring.
I just didn’t care anymore. It started out great and then fizzled. The characters had no depth or growth, and the convo between Sarah and Jeb bothered me. Children need to learn critical thinking skills. I think it’s harmful for these characters to say that they believe everyone is good and wouldn’t lie to them.
I also didn’t like the thinly veiled heaven, hell, purgatory worlds. There are much more imaginative ways to do a story like this.
Also, what is with these first time authors writing the entire book except for one chapter from a single perspective? Why did we need one chapter halfway through from Billy’s perspective? Unnecessary. Just do dual perspective throughout otherwise it’s jarring.