A review by bethanymiller415
Edgewater, by Courtney Sheinmel
Student Review By: Claudia W. (11th Grade)
Grade Range: 8th grade and up
Genre: Realistic, Mystery
Literary Merit: Very Good
Characterization: Excellent
Review: Edgewater is an excellent novel written by Courtney Sheinmel that revolves around Lorrie, a girl who’s world has been turned upside down. At the surface everything seems great, but with a mentally unstable Aunt in control of the their finances it was only a matter of time until things went terribly wrong. After many untimely events Lorrie was forced to begin providing for herself as unimaginable events unfolded.
Sheinmel does an excellent job of describing each character as well as helping establish a connection between the character and the reader throughout the novel. In addition to this Sheinmel also does a great job of keeping the reader on their toes. While reading you may think you know what's going to happen next, but then the unexpected will happen. Overall it is a great book about family, friendships, and secrets.
Recommendation: I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys a mystery and doesn't mind romance. Also, someone who appreciates extensive description of not only characters, but setting and events as well.
Grade Range: 8th grade and up
Genre: Realistic, Mystery
Literary Merit: Very Good
Characterization: Excellent
Review: Edgewater is an excellent novel written by Courtney Sheinmel that revolves around Lorrie, a girl who’s world has been turned upside down. At the surface everything seems great, but with a mentally unstable Aunt in control of the their finances it was only a matter of time until things went terribly wrong. After many untimely events Lorrie was forced to begin providing for herself as unimaginable events unfolded.
Sheinmel does an excellent job of describing each character as well as helping establish a connection between the character and the reader throughout the novel. In addition to this Sheinmel also does a great job of keeping the reader on their toes. While reading you may think you know what's going to happen next, but then the unexpected will happen. Overall it is a great book about family, friendships, and secrets.
Recommendation: I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys a mystery and doesn't mind romance. Also, someone who appreciates extensive description of not only characters, but setting and events as well.