My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie.
Before picking up the book I had seen the trailer for the movie adaption. I began searching for the novel, since I am, though hard to believe, much more of a book person than a movie person. If I find out that a movie has been adapted from a novel, I will do almost anything to find the book first.
But that is another story.
Now, I had great expectations for this novel. Twitter was full of wonderful words as the movie was announced, and since they all came from people I know have a good taste, I decided to give it a go. And I was not disappointed.
Many people in my age, or older, might have some reservations about reading a novel with the narrative of a fourteen-year old girl. I suppose we have all read too many bad YA novels.
But Susie Salmon is a clever girl. Almost too clever for a fourteen-year old, thought not in any bad sense. Her narrative is sweet, and at the same time it can break your heat.
I think that was what the novel did most of the time. It broke your heart into a million little pieces.
The author built up characters that you could truly get to know. You understood them, even though they were as different from you as possible. We get to follow these people, and most especially, the Salmon Family for several years. What I found immensely interesting was how she created the family relationship, and how love was portrayed. Now, I don't want to spoil anything as this is a novel I think you all must read, but it is wonderful. There is love between siblings and parents, between the parent themselves and friends and even the forbidden love.
All in all, I would give it a five out of five. I laughed, I cried and now I am going to recommend it to everybody.
Book 15 of 100
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