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Lädt ... Denis Ever Aftervon Tony Abbott
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. I really like different looks at the afterlife that don't rely on Biblical mythology and when you thrown in a good murder-mystery, this book didn't disappoint. The book opens up with Denis talking about how he died (murdered at age 7 and left to be found at the base of a statue in Gettysburg) and how he "lives" now in the Port Haven, basically Heaven but where everyone has a home and people arrive on different types of boats. He spends his days with a variety of characters, most notably his great-grandmother (Gee Gee) and an author that catalogues everyone he meets in Port Haven, on the beach watching the boats come in and playing cards. The longer you're in Port Haven, the less you remember about your life but starting from your death backwards, as a way to find peace and "go clean" before you leave (ascend?) for the next place (this isn't explained because Denis wouldn't know but reincarnation isn't mentioned). There are ways to look in on your living relatives, either through a well/looking glass that just shows you what's happening or you can go through The Razor (which is both literal and figurative as Denis explains it) to actually haunt them in real-time. After Denis looks in and sees that his twin brother is having a really hard time (it's 5 years since Denis' murder), Denis decides to endure The Razor and help Matt forget him so Denis himself can "go clean" and move on too. However, it's not as easy as he thinks. This reminded me of both [b:Elsewhere|359410|Elsewhere|Gabrielle Zevin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1442686280l/359410._SX50_.jpg|349532] and [b:The Lovely Bones|12232938|The Lovely Bones|Alice Sebold|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1457810586l/12232938._SY75_.jpg|1145090] but for younger readers. The murder is solved at the end and you get a pretty satisfying resolution, though it's a bit open-ended since Denis is still dead and must return to Port Haven. The only issue is that both Matt and Denis speak more like adults so you tend to forget they're only 7-12 years old - they could have easily been 16-18 or older, though maybe the matured a little faster because of how their life ended up going. Overall, I really recommend and I plan on looking into the author's other non-serial books. “The purpose of death, as you know, is to become clean. As clean as clear glass.” And that starts in Port Haven, for Denis Egan, the place where souls go. Denis was seven years old when he was murdered, five years ago. And now he is “haunted” by his twin brother Matt, who is still alive. Together, they decide to find out what actually happened to Denis, and who was responsible for his death. This book was recommended by my 13 year old daughter, and she was right! It's a touching story about brothers, families, and the afterlife. Even though it is written for the middle school crowd, I found it to be a good, and quick, read for an adult! Good choice Georgia! I was really liking this book although wondering if the story of a kidnapped & murdered child (7 year old now 12) haunting his twin brother is too dark for most kids. But I feel disappointed in the resolution. I was very onboard as the mystery of Denis's disappearance was being told but then the end wrapped up in a bit too neat of a package for my taste & it all became too unbelievable. I think the silences & pain between the parents & the surviving son were very well portrayed & I LOVED that there is a character Trey who is never gendered in the whole book ... but I wish the plot had been more daring to the end. keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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Juvenile Fiction.
Juvenile Literature.
Mystery.
HTML: Written by award-winning author Tony Abbott and perfect for fans of The Ethan I Was Before and The Thing About Jellyfish, this bittersweet middle grade novel follows the ghost of Denis Egan as he teams up with his living twin brother to solve the mystery of his death. Denis Egan is dead. He's okay with that. It's been five years since he died, and the place where souls go is actually pretty nice. Sure, there are some things about his life and how it ended he can't quite recall, but that's how it's supposed to be. Remembering could prevent Denis from moving on to whatever's next. However, something is standing in his way. His twin brother Matt can't let go of him, and as long as the living are holding on to his memory, Denis can't rest in peace. To uncover the truth about what happened that day five years before, Denis returns to his hometown and teams up with Matt. But visiting for too long has painful consequences for Denis, and Matt's renewed interest in his brother's passing is driving a wedge between his still-grieving parents. Can the two boys solve the mystery of Denis's death without breaking apart the family he's left behind? .Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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