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Book Review of In This Way I Was Saved

In This Way I Was Saved
jazzysmom avatar reviewed on + 907 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1


This is the author's debut novel. I have rated it down the middle as i flipped pages as fast as i could because the writting was wonderful. Mr DeLeeuw has a beautiful way of telling a story. It is the story that has me baffled. Don't get me wrong, i liked some of it. Truthfully this is probably the hardest review i have ever written, i am almost speachless, finding the correct words to tell you how i felt upon finishing this read. I know there will be those who love it or hate it, few in-betweens. I found a couple places hard to get thru because of some animal issues, as i am offened by issues about animal abuse, it is not needed, same as torture. I believe this could of been left out for comfort of the reader. The book is shocking enough without this issue. This author certainly has a "mind unrestrained" when it comes to story telling. You can read the snyopsis to find out what the story is about. I am just giving you my thoughts. Was it worth my time, i have to say no, it left me depressed and wanting desperately to find something happy to read, was the writing great, i have to say yes. The story was just so "out there" that i was thankful when the end findly came and what an ending it was, i guess i'd say it perfectly suited the novel subject. This is a book for those who like this genre, so read your snyopsis carefully and decide from there.