Songs Without Words

from MsGemini

This one was just okay. The beginning of the story was somewhat confusing. I did not feel Sarabeth and Liz had a strong friendship and maybe this is something they did not realize either. This was not a page turner although it held enough of my interest to want to read until the end.

from Donna828

Packer does a commendable job pointing out that long-term suffering can result as an aftermath of suicide. Sarabeth lost her mother as a teenager, and a deep depression emerges many years later when her best friend's daughter is going through a rough time in her life. Unresolved grief can be tric...

from stonelaura

After reading her first book, The Dive From Clausen's Pier, it's not surprising to find that this is a somber, serious book that is carefully paced and full of small details. The story examines relationships - those we have with our family members, those we have with friends and even those we mig...

from jmoncton

I so much wanted to like this book. It takes place just a few miles from where I live, deals with daughters in high school, I was completely ready to fall in love with this book. But, I found the characters whiny and could not relate to the emotional swings or depression that swamped both the tee...

from ImperfectCJ

So many reviewers point to how "depressing" and "boring" this book is. Although I didn't find it so, I can see the "depressing" point. I actually found it a rather hopeful story, exploring how someone can be buried in profound despair and still find a way back up to the surface. And boring? It's ...