read: 12/05/10
"At a New England boarding school, a sex scandal is about to break. Even more shocking than the sexual acts themselves is the fact that they were caught on videotape. A Pandora's box of revelations, the tape triggers a chorus of voices--those of the men, women, teenagers, and parents involved in the scandal--that details the ways in which lives can be derailed or destroyed in one foolish moment." (Goodreads)
A difficult topic to read but I was curious to see where the author would take it. Although it's a no-brainer that alcohol can lead to trouble, to what extent is the question. Oh, for these young high schoolers, it was their future. The private school was suppose to be a safe haven for such troubles but then again teenagers have a way of bending the rules. Plus, it didn't help that they were surrounded by adults who bend rules as well. So this just leads up to many involved saying to themselves if only ...
Ms. Shreve was creative in giving background and voices to the storyline by each character giving their point of view. It was a bit confusing to follow at first but the teasers kept me riveted. I liked the tender love story between Silas and Noelle which to me seemed to be where it all circles back to.
As you can imagine, being under the influence of alcohol just asks for sense to go out the window. This book brings that to mind and gives examples of the mess it can leave ... the many lives that can be destroyed and lessons learned the hard way. So be careful out there if you drink. Be safe.
Thank you Brenda @WV Stitcher for the chance to win this book and ending up winning it!! Thank you to Hachette Books for providing me the copy and to Ms Anita Shreve for an interesting read.
My quote-ables:
"I discover that making love is not one moment or two. It is a hundred moments, a hundred doors that open, doors to rooms you have never been inside before." pg 141
"I guess that's the point of drinking, you are just a body doing what a body will do." pg 203
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Sounds intriguing, I may just have to give it a read. I have one question for you though--did it come across as preachy? Because I don't do well when I feel like I'm being instructed one way or the other.
ReplyDeleteGreat review Jinky, loved your take on the book. I totally agree that it was hard to follow especially in the beginning, but it seemed easier once you got into the heart of the story! I love the way you have decorated for Christmas, so pretty.
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