Last year Godwin Honors Hall was draped in black. The university was mourning the loss of one of its own: Nicole Werner, a blond, beautiful, straight-A sorority sister tragically killed in a car accident that left her boyfriend, who was driving, remarkably—some say suspiciously—unscathed.
Although a year has passed, as winter begins and the nights darken, obsession with Nicole and her death reignites: She was so pretty. So sweet-tempered. So innocent. Too young to die.
Unless she didn’t.
Because rumor has it that she’s back.
My Thoughts:
I tried to like this book, really I did. But I have to be honest and tell you that I just did not care for the story at all. I thought it was about 200 pages too long, the plot totally not plausible, and I really didn't connect with ANY of the characters. The only redeeming factor for me was the last 90-100 pages...at that point I really was turning the pages because I wanted to see how this was all going to turn out and then BAM..the ending reached out and slapped me across the face with its crazy, nonsensical explanation for the reasons behind the death of Nicole Werner. I quite simply was mad and exasperated.
Recommend? Not really...but as I always like to state...I'm just one person out there in a sea of many. Do yourself a favor and read Michelle and Grace's review of "The Raising." Their reviews are both very thoughtful and well-written. Always a good thing to get a second opinion!!!!
Rating: 6/10
Published: 2011Publisher: Harper PerennialPages: 461Genre: Suspense
ISBN: 9780062004789
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Sorry this one was a stinker for you.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the 200 pages too long. There was a bit too much back story for me, stuff that didn't need to be there. I did recommend it however and enjoyed it a bit more than you did.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your honesty!!
I really like the cover at least!
ReplyDeleteI have this one later next month. So far I'm reading very mixed reviews.....I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteBummer... this sounded really promising from the synopsis... :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteHmm, the premise did not really invite me in, and your review has me thinking that this is one I can live without. Thanks for the honest review.
ReplyDeleteI doubt that I would enjoy this one very much. Sorry it was just ok for you.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you gave it every chance, Staci.
ReplyDeleteBut it has a very pretty cover at least! :--)
ReplyDeleteI think I will just skip it ;)
ReplyDeleteThe story line of The Raising sounds like something I would enjoy but your review gives me pause for sure. I'll do as you suggest and check out the other reviews.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry this one didn't turn out so well for you, but thanks for being on the tour!
ReplyDeleteSorry this wasn't a good one for you Staci - can't win them all. I have the galley of this one but not sure if I'll have time to read it.
ReplyDeleteJenners just reviewed this book as well.
ReplyDeleteBummer, the synopsis looked good.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just hate it when a book wastes your time like that? I do.
ReplyDeleteWell, at least you got through the book. It's too bad you didn't like it. Your review was very good and honest!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's too bad...and it sounds as though the book could have gone in some intriguing directions.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
I hadn't heard of this book before but the premise does sound interesting. Hmmmm...maybe I'll pick it up at the library at some point but I don't think that I'll be in a rush.
ReplyDeleteoh no. The Synopsis sounds promising, I hate it when I'm not enjoying a book and feel I have to read it.
ReplyDeleteYou might be generous with your 6/10 rating based on your review :)
Well, that's too bad because it does sound interesting.
ReplyDeleteSorry this one didnt do it for you but I love how you generously link other reviews to give that 2nd opinion.
ReplyDeleteI received two copies of this one. I hope I like it better than you did! LOL.
ReplyDeleteToo bad this one didn't work out for you! I can't say that it's one that would have grabbed my interest to begin with, but I'll definitely be avoiding it now!
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