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Literary Fiction · MelancholicA murdered girl watches over her family from heaven
The Lovely Bones
by Alice Sebold
See it on Amazon2002Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Fourteen-year-old Susie Salmon, murdered by a neighbour, narrates from her own heaven as her family and friends deal with the loss. Sebold’s 2002 novel was a major bestseller.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Grief · Family · Afterlife
Screen adaptation
The Lovely Bones (2009)
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About the author
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