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Monday, May 28, 2018
Never That Far Tells a Poignant, Powerful Story of Loss and Love
8:20 PM
(Image from Barnes & Noble)
I usually craft my own plot summaries, but Never That Far, Carol Lynch Williams' newest, isn't the easiest novel to describe. The publisher's version says everything that needs to be said in one succinct paragraph, so I'm going to go with it:
After her grampa dies, the last place Libby expects to see him is sitting on the edge of her bed. But that's what happens the night after his funeral. Even more surprising is that Grampa has three important things to tell her: first, that she isn't alone or forgotten—"The dead ain't never that far from the living," he says; second, that she has "the Sight"—the ability to see family members who have died; and third, that there is something special just for her in the lake. Something that could help her and her father—if she can find it. Libby and Grampa try to help her father heal from his grief, but it will take all of Libby's courage and her gift of Sight to convince her father that the dead are never truly gone.
Set against a lush central Florida backdrop, Never That Far tells a poignant, powerful story about loss and love. Libby's heartbreak and yearning are so palpable that it's impossible not to root for her happiness. Her actions and reactions feel authentic, making her a very real character. This, plus an atmospheric setting; a rich, mystical vibe; and some important messages about faith, family, and friendship, make Never That Far a compelling read. I enjoyed it.
(Readalikes: Um, I can't really think of anything. Can you?)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for difficult subject matter and scenes of peril
To the FTC, with love: I received an ARC of Never That Far from the generous folks at Shadow Mountain. Thank you!
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I think many of us like the idea that the dead are close by; I can see this book feeling comforting.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of this one! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a warm comfort read.
ReplyDeleteI've never read a book by Williams yet. I plan to read one of hers this year, though.
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