Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Far From You by Lisa Schroeder


Lost and alone...down the rabbit hole. Years have passed since Alice lost her mother to cancer, but time hasn't quite healed the wound. Alice copes the best she can by writing her music, losing herself in her love for her boyfriend, and distancing herself from her father and his new wife. But when a deadly snowstorm traps Alice with her stepmother and newborn half sister, she'll face issues she's been avoiding for too long. As Alice looks to the heavens for guidance, she discovers something wonderful. Perhaps she's not so alone after all....
Loved it! I read this book in one sitting, unable to pry away from Lisa Schroeder’s simple, yet elegant writing. It’s amazing how much emotion can be displayed with so little words and with absolutely no “fluff” added. The pages seemed to turn themselves as I got lost in Alice’s struggle and the mounting tension between her and her family. The beautiful language of the tale will stick with you long after it is done. I am very much looking forward to reading Schroeder’s previous work, I Heart You, You Haunt Me. From what I’ve heard, it will be just as refreshing.

4 comments:

Shooting Stars Mag said...

So glad you liked it. I really want to read this one and Lisa's other as well. Sound so amazing.

-Lauren

Lisa Schroeder said...

Thank you so much - I'm glad you liked it!!! :)

Unknown said...

I love the cover of this book! I really want to read it!

Anna said...

I've read I Heart You, You Haunt Me and I loved it. I saw this when I was at Border's the other day, but I told myself no hardcovers, so I'm getting it from the library. If it's anything like her first novel, it's gonna be great. :D

hope.