99 pages 3 hours read

Alice Sebold

The Lovely Bones

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Reviews & Readership

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Sebold's The Lovely Bones is praised for its unique narrative perspective and emotional depth. Critics applaud the novel's evocative storytelling and exploration of grief and healing. However, some feel the pacing drags and the shifts in tone can be jarring. Overall, it remains a poignant, albeit polarizing, read.

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Who Should Read The Lovely Bones?

Readers who appreciate The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold typically enjoy emotionally intense narratives with elements of mystery and the supernatural. Fans of novels like The Lovely Bones would likely connect with books such as The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger or Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn for their similar blending of gripping plotlines and deep character exploration.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

890L

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Themes
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Topics
Depression / Suicide