Rated of 5
by Nan G. (Mazomanie, WI) Quietly Sweet
Having recently lost and old and dear friend to a stroke I was reluctant to start Outside Wonderland, thinking it might be too close to the bone. I was wrong. In a way it has helped me feel the loss a little less due to the writer's deft use of her characters as two of them watch, from their afterlife, as their children grow up, make mistakes and live. I would recommend it to anyone who has asked themselves: what next?
Rated of 5
by Cheryl W. (Cassville, MO) Outside Wonderland
At first I thought this would be a cliched story about 3 siblings struggling though adulthood because as children they lost their parents. I was wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. I'm not sure what I liked the most about the book, the hopefulness of it, the description of "life" in Here, the love the characters had for one another, or the realness of the story. As a public librarian I will make sure there is a copy on our shelves and will recommend it to patrons.
Rated of 5
by Debbie M. (grand junction, CO) Outside Wonderland
Outside Wonderland is the story of 3 siblings, who lose their parents while they're growing up. They've become adults and are struggling with relationships. I didn't see a real connection between their struggle and their loss of parents. I think the author could have spent more time expanding the characters. I enjoyed the book, but wanted to know more about the sisters and brother. As a second story line, we find the parents watching over them from wherever they've gone after death. I found this annoying. Since it was part of what makes the book unique, it was needed, but I tended to skip these parts after the first few. I didn't feel they added much insight. The author holds your attention and I look forward to reading more of her work.
Rated of 5
by Judy G. (Carmel, IN) Mixed Review
I did find this book entertaining. However, the unexpected references to religion seemed out of place; and the "heavenly narration" didn't add to the book, for me at least. The author dealt with real life dilemmas, and handled them well. I would read another book by this author as I think they have potential.
Rated of 5
by Eileen L. (Danvers, MA) A lovely story about family
I really liked this book. The premise is endearing, and I for one love the idea that the ones we have loved and lost are watching, cheering us on as we strughgle through life. The siblings are so different but the author accurately depicts the ties that so often bind us. I found myself cheeering them on and did not want thier stories to end. The author uses detail very effectively to give you a true essence of her charactars. I felt like I knew them all well. Highly recommend this for anyone who loves a story about a real family.
Rated of 5
by Beth C. (Sioux Falls, SD) Outside Wonderland - An Unusual Book
First, I want to say that I enjoyed this book, for the most part. It is unusual in that it is written from two perspectives; the three adult siblings who were orphaned as children and their deceased parents who observe them from the afterlife. Unfortunately, there is no delineation between the two, thus causing confusion for a paragraph or two each time the voice switches to the afterlife. I thought the writing itself was excellent. The characters are well drawn and engaging. The afterlife perspective has a poetical quality to it that is also well done. This could be a good choice for a book group because there are several points of contention that might make for an interesting discussion.
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