Författarbild

Rebecca K. S. Ansari

Författare till The In-Between

2 verk 162 medlemmar 7 recensioner

Verk av Rebecca K. S. Ansari

The In-Between (2021) 82 exemplar

Taggad

Allmänna fakta

Det finns inga Allmänna fakta än om den här författaren. Du kan lägga till några.

Medlemmar

Recensioner

First things first, that cool as all get out and yet ultra creepy cover! Once you get started in the book, you can see where the different elements come from and the significance of each, but before you read...it's another puzzle needing to be solved, and I was only so happy to have the chance to do just that!
Story wise...I was glued to every page! The mystery of the catastrophes, the appearance of the crest, the fixture of a girl across the way with little to no interaction, the unusual things they seem to be only privy too (well, Jess, Coop, and Gus, that is)…shall I keep going? Okay, but really....the friendships lost and found, the family connections severed and built, the sense of self and importance rediscovered...there are so many areas of interest to follow, and yet you never lose sight of the main thread. You feel included in this sibling plus friend trio, and despite their own doubts as to their standing in their own worlds, they are quite clearly an important part of your own once you're between the pages.

I can't risk saying too much because to ruin the mystery at its heart would break my own...and trust me, mine was already broken as I had tears streaming down my face further along in the book...but suffice it to say, this is one family despite its history that you will want to be a part of. This is one gathering of friends that you will want to know. This is one story that will keep you on edge right to the very last page, and you most definitely won't soon forget. I mean, once someone has impacted your life, how can they ever truly be gone...


*copy received for review; opinions are my own
… (mer)
 
Flaggad
GRgenius | 2 andra recensioner | Jul 31, 2022 |
This is a 2022 Lone Star selection.

Cooper feels great anger toward his father which has led to him feeling isolated, guilty, and unwanted. He lives with his mother and sister. Jess's diabetes dominates the household as they struggle to keep her sugar just right. Cooper takes care of all of his responsibilities, but he feels "put upon" because his sister doesn't seem to have as many. The beginning of the novel presents Cooper's life and feelings. He no longer spends time with friends because he feels they can't relate to each other anymore. He observes a new student--Gus--whom Cooper feels experiences the same type of life and feels compelled to speak with him. Gus ends up relating well to Cooper, and they strike up a friendship based on common experiences. Cooper also notes the new girl who moved in across the alley. She sits on a swing and stares at him a lot. Jess notes this weirdness as well and suggests he talk to her. She refuses to have anything to do with any of them, including Gus. So far, this novel seems to be a realistic look at a "broken" home and the effects a divorce can have on kids. It's the other part of the story that ups the creep factor.

Jess presents Cooper with a mystery. Years ago, a kid's corpse was found after a disaster, but it was never identified. Jess notes the uniform of the kid has the same private school patch as the girl across the alley. They proceed to research more only to discover unidentified dead kids pop up in several disasters. In their quest to figure out what is going on, they discover a better relationship between the two of them, a new acceptance of the realities of their lives, and a self awareness and confidence in themselves. The creepy part of the novel also entails a counseling session--telling the reader that everyone has value and to not let others determine your own self worth.

I didn't dislike the novel. I had a hard time picking it up to read. It's pretty short, but it was disjointed for me with the genre mishmash. It's realistic fiction, science fiction, and self-help (non-fiction) all in one. I'm also pretty sure I didn't understand the ending.
… (mer)
 
Flaggad
acargile | 2 andra recensioner | Jan 8, 2022 |
Interesting premise. Charlie is the only one who insists that he had a brother, Liam, who went missing on his birthday the year before. Every trace of Liam is GONE from their house and from the minds of everyone else. Only his best friend, Ana, believes him. When Charlie sees some clues around the house he is more determined to find the truth. His mom is suffering from depression. Strange vivid dreams about a family struggling in Ireland and then in America haunt him. Charlie keeps digging to get to the truth and bring his brother home.… (mer)
 
Flaggad
ewyatt | 3 andra recensioner | Sep 7, 2021 |
Great science fiction/fantasy/mystery story for middle grade readers. The author also tackles some tough issues that kids face such as divorce and feelings of abandonment. Friendship is also a strong theme. Children with diabetes can also easily relate to one of the characters who struggles with the disease.
 
Flaggad
amyghilton | 2 andra recensioner | Jul 28, 2021 |

Listor

Priser

Du skulle kanske också gilla

Statistik

Verk
2
Medlemmar
162
Popularitet
#130,374
Betyg
4.0
Recensioner
7
ISBN
14
Språk
1

Tabeller & diagram