Well, I’ve just finished reading Dawn by Kevin Brooks and I’m a bit numb right now. Figuratively and literally (my butt).
The story, for lack of a better cliche, was intense, and not entirely what I expected.
Sure, I expected some twisted bits (the allusion to something happening to her while quietly laying in bed one December night is like a flashing neon sign), but I never expected it to be that twisted and a bit heart-wrenching.
I swear I felt a tear pricking at my eye and trust me, it was not a moment when I should have been crying and certainly not for the person I nearly cried for.
Ultimately, this is a heavy novel, but much of it is written with a light touch. There are passages that had me cackling and packages that had me shaking my head with consternation.
And since Dawn likes to make lists, allow me to make a list of just a few of them:
- Dawn makes it her mission to kill God. (Although he doesn’t exist.)
- Painted snails. Yes, really. Painted snails.
- “Jesus licks his arse.” (Since I know your eyes may be bugging out, let me say that Jesus is the name of her dog. She also has another named Mary.)
- Born-again alcoholic.
I’m still trying to let the story digest for a bit before I come out with a full review. One thing is for certain though, it certainly had me glued to the pages.
In the meantime, I’ll be taking a fifteen minute break to grab some caffeine, make the rounds to see how everyone else is doing, and then start on Soulless by Christopher Golden.
# Julie wrote on October 25, 2009 at 1:16 am:
I love the way your blog looks, btw. I’m here to offer encouragement through the midnight hour of your reading. I hope some caffeine helps!
Thinking happy reading thoughts for you!
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# Marg wrote on October 25, 2009 at 1:17 am:
You’ve done well to get a review written during readathon! Well done!
# Aarti wrote on October 25, 2009 at 3:01 am:
I really like the way you set up your blog, like looseleaf paper. Very clever and cute
Good luck with the rest of the readathon!
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# Trisha wrote on October 25, 2009 at 3:06 am:
I hope you are still enjoying your books! Happy Reading!
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# Nicole wrote on October 25, 2009 at 3:08 am:
Great job! Keep it up, when in the home stretch!
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# ccqdesigns wrote on October 25, 2009 at 3:39 am:
Now that it’s past midnight and our eyes are drooping lower, it’s time for us night owls to get our second wind! So here is a big HOOT from Alabama. Keep on Reading!!!! Just a few more hours to go!!!!
Go Reading,Go Reading,Go Reading!!!
Rebecca
the Transcendentalists team!
# Shanra wrote on October 25, 2009 at 4:32 am:
I bow to your ability to read AND leave reviews behind. O_O *applauds and then waves pompoms* You can do iiiiiiiiiit!
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# Lenore wrote on October 25, 2009 at 4:39 am:
Glad your book kept your attention. Keep up the great reading!
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