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Leaving the World
Leaving the World
Author: Douglas Kennedy
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ISBN-13: 9781439180785
ISBN-10: 1439180784
Publication Date: 6/15/2010
Pages: 512
Edition: Original
Rating:
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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3.1 stars, based on 19 ratings
Publisher: Atria
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 3
Douglas Kennedy has created a character, Jane Howard, who survives multiple betrayals and then endures a heart break that leaves her wanting to "leave the world." This was an engrossing, well-written book with the exception of a laspe in judgement by the author toward the end of the book when Jane becomes involved in the case of a missing girl. This was one sub-plot that simply lacked credibility and added nothing to our understanding of Jane's character. I will definitely read more books by Douglas Kennedy despite my disappointment in this portion of an otherwise engaging novel.
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Wow, this book. Im not even sure I know how to review it, to be honest. While I started it with no real expectations, I found myself on multiple occasions thinking, This is so not what I expected. Which is a pretty hard thing to say, since I didnt really expect anything.

I will say that I liked it, and at the same time say that I felt like someone had punched me several times during the course of the novel. Janes childhood and relationship with her parents by itself is a sad story, one that had me crying on multiple occasions. On top of that, we get to see just how much that childhood can reach into adulthood and continue to affect someone. Furthermore, there are all kinds of other horrible things that Jane has to encounter and it was almost too much for this reader.

To read the rest of my review, please visit:
http://www.dorolerium.com/?p=3173
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This book was a big surprise! I almost didn't finish it, but boy am I glad I did! It was a mind blower!
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I didn't read very much of this, for it was way too depressing for me to stick with. I forced myself to read what I did. While I do sometimes enjoy books with a sad tone to them, for some reason I just couldn't get into this one.