Friday, December 13, 2013
Dead to You by Lisa McMann
My Review from Book Nerds Across America
Date Read: February 23, 2012
The story is told from Ethan's point of view. We can hear all of his thoughts, which were typical of any 16 year-old boy. He is moody, full of hormones, and trying to deal with a very difficult situation. I thought the interactions between Ethan and his brother were very realistic given the circumstances, so I felt bad for both of them. I also enjoyed the relationship that developed between Cami (a neighbor girl he was friends with before the abduction) and Ethan. Cami was a great source of support for Ethan as he tried to integrate himself back into a life he had completely forgotten.
The problem I had with this book likely comes from the fact that I have a son who just turned 7. I couldn't comprehend how Ethan could not remember his house, his family, or any of his friends. My son can remember things from past family vacations, friends from pre-school, etc. Something did not add up, but I couldn't figure out why. What sort of trauma did this child endure for him to COMPLETELY forget his past?
I will not spoil it for those who have not read it, but I personally did not care for how this book ended. I would have given this book 4* until the last few pages. I ultimately decided to give it 3*. One scene brought the book from "I REALLY liked it" to "I liked it" according to my goodreads definitions. I was in a state of shock. The ending was so abrupt and I wasn't prepared for it. Perhaps I should have seen it coming, but I didn't.
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