ALL THE TRUTH THAT'S IN ME by Julie Berry
Hardcover, 274 pages
Published September 26th 2013 by Viking Juvenile
Placement in the Pile: Top Picks!
Summary:
Four years ago, Judith and her best friend disappeared from their small town of Roswell Station. Two years ago, only Judith returned, permanently mutilated, reviled and ignored by those who were once her friends and family. Unable to speak, Judith lives like a ghost in her own home, silently pouring out her thoughts to the boy who’s owned her heart as long as she can remember—even if he doesn’t know it—her childhood friend, Lucas. But when Roswell Station is attacked, long-buried secrets come to light, and Judith is forced to choose: continue to live in silence, or recover her voice, even if it means changing her world, and the lives around her, forever. This startlingly original novel will shock and disturb you; it will fill you with Judith’s passion and longing; and its mysteries will keep you feverishly turning the pages until the very last.
Review:
Oh my goodness! This book was absolutely fascinating and beautiful. I simply could not put it down. The writing was lyrical, the voice so strong and unique. I love Judith and her strong will. She'd have to have one to be so amazing after all she's been through.
This book takes you through a journey of discovery to find out just what did happen to Judith. You know very little information at the beginning and literally are kept guessing of the entire truth until the end. Judith holds it all inside of her because of her fear that the truth she holds may destroy the people she loves, and because she just doesn't really know how to tell it. Keeping it from both reader and community, we follow her through her journey of self discovery, finding love, and making peace with her community that has shunned her.
This book deserves awards and praise far above what I can give. Pick this one up, you will NOT be sorry!
If you are in Utah, Julie will be signing books in Provo and Salt Lake City on Sat. Oct 12th! For event details go to her website http://www.julieberrybooks.com/ and click on events.
3 comments:
Ooooo...While I was reading your summary, I wondered if I could handle the subject matter, but then you said it was fascinating and beautiful. Another good book out there! I wish the author much success.
There are certainly some hard things in this book, but it is written SO well. The whole book, although the subject matter is hard, is written like a love letter. It's just awesome!
Judith's fortitude in the face of everything she underwent was so inspiring-she's a great heroine for her perseverance and brains and I loved her!
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