Far From You

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March 09, 2009

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Reader reviewed by stephanie

I was sorely disappointed when I opened this book up. I expected paragraphs and full sentences. Instead, I got stanzas and verses. Did I mention that I hate poetry? However, though I was at first disappointed, at the end, I was pretty surprised at the interest the book had gained...from me! [of all people] It was surprisingly quick and entertaining. I was able to finish this book in about 30 minutes even though it's a 400 page novel. The book also brought some tears to my eyes because while Alice was trapped in the car with her little sister and her new stepmom, she managed to stay courageous and faced issues that she had been avoiding. It was a book about miracles and about finding your own guardian angel. I highly, highly recommend this book.

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Alice's Adventures in a Blizzard

January 27, 2009

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Reader reviewed by Krista

Alices mother died of cancer years ago. However, she has yet to move on. Things worsen when her father remarries, and her half-sister, Ivy, is born. Of course, Alice has a few things in her life: her wonderful boyfriend Blaze, her best friend Claire, her music, and most importantly, her faith.

However, one day over Thanksgiving Break, Alice, Ivy, and her stepmom become trapped in a snowstorm. Now Alice must deal with issues she has long avoided and wait for her angel to save her&

I enjoyed Far From You. The greatest strength of novel is that it is written in verse. I dont normally read books in verse, so I wasnt sure what to expect. I am pleased to say I was not disappointed. Schroeders writing is engaging, this novel definitely makes me believe in the phrase, Less is more. I am now more interested in reading Lisa Schroeders other work I Heart You, You Haunt Me.

The only real criticism of Far From You I have is the cast of characters. I felt that they were underdeveloped. After I finished reading the book, I realized that I knew very little about Blaze, Claire, or even Alice, but this is not something that should detract anyone from the novel. It is worth reading.

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