Heaven's Everywhere. Jandi Nelson
A Bittersweet Tale of Loss and Longing
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I picked up Everywhere the Sky on a whim, and it's a real mixed bag. Jendi Nelson's unique voice is poetic and relatable, tackling grief, love, and life in a poignant and thought-provoking way. While the pacing can be slow, and characters feel somewhat one-dimensional, I found myself invested in the story and its themes. If you're a fan of literary fiction, you might appreciate Nelson's writing style and the way she tackles tough subjects.
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What's the book about?
Everywhere the Sky is a novel that explores the complexities of grief, love, and life through the eyes of its protagonist. It's a poignant and thought-provoking read that will leave you reflecting on your own experiences and emotions.
Who wrote the book?
Jendi Nelson is the author of Everywhere the Sky, which was her debut novel in 2010. She's since written several other bestselling novels, including I'll Give You the Sun, which won numerous awards and accolades.
What genre is the book?
Everywhere the Sky is a work of literary fiction that explores themes of grief, love, and life. If you're a fan of authors like Sarah Dessen, Lauren Oliver, or Jenny Downham, you might enjoy Nelson's writing style and the way she tackles tough subjects.
Is the book easy to read?
Nelson's writing style in Everywhere the Sky is poetic and lyrical, which can make it a bit challenging to read at times. However, the story is engaging and relatable, and the themes and messages are well-developed and thought-provoking.
What are the book's themes?
Everywhere the Sky explores several themes, including grief, love, and life. Nelson's writing style is both poignant and relatable, and the way she tackles these tough subjects is both thought-provoking and emotional.
Is the book part of a series?
No, Everywhere the Sky is a standalone novel. However, Jendi Nelson has written several other novels, including I'll Give You the Sun, which is also a standalone novel.
What's the book's setting?
Everywhere the Sky is set in a variety of locations, including the protagonist's hometown and several other places that are significant to the story. Nelson's writing style is both poetic and relatable, and the way she describes the settings is both vivid and engaging.
What age group is the book suitable for?
Everywhere the Sky is a young adult novel that's suitable for readers of all ages. However, the themes and messages may be more relatable and thought-provoking for readers in their teens and early twenties.
check_circlePros
- •Unique and poetic writing style
- •Thought-provoking exploration of grief, love, and life
- •Well-developed themes that resonate with readers
- •Engaging and relatable characters
- •A great choice for fans of literary fiction
- •A moving and emotional reading experience
- •Nelson's writing is both vivid and engaging
- •The story is engaging and relatable
cancelCons
- •Slow pacing that might test your patience
- •One-dimensional characters that feel somewhat flat
- •Some plot twists feel predictable and unearned
- •The book's themes and messages can be heavy-handed at times
- •The writing style might not be for everyone
- •A few plot holes and inconsistencies that detract from the story
- •The characters could be more fleshed out
- •The pacing can be uneven
