The Life Before Her Eyes
by Laura Kasischke
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Author: Laura KasischkeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-11-11
ISBN: 0156027127
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Mariner Books
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Book Review: An Emotional Read
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book in 2 days. I was mezmorized by it, depressed by it, confused by it... the list could go on. The lyric tone of the book was haunting and sad. Kasischke keeps your mind uncomfortably alert, forcing you to try and make sense of the truth of the story she is telling and not telling. She tickles you with small pieces that seem not to fit and force you to question every sentence you read. I was particulary aware after reading the book of the formatting that occurred between the two voices. As the voices switch back and forth in the book I noticed that the opening sentences of Diana the 40yr old were all capped, as if shouting at you - or at the younger Diana screaming for her or us to listen. The opening sentences of Diana the girl were lower cased and italicized, as if sluggish and dreamlike and not until the end of the book do you understand. Kasischke skillfully crafts the quickening meter of the book as the voices seem to tumble over each other racing toward the end, racing to the truth. This book is a good exercise for those readers who are looking for something different, something to wake up their reading skills. I am anxious to read my next book to see how this experience challenges and changes my next.
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