Monday, June 15, 2015

Review: I'll Give you the Sun


So quietly I can barely make out the words, she says, "She's my mom too. Why can't you share?"

Jude and Noah both share a passion for the arts, even more so, the need for their mother's approval. After a tragic accident that leads to her passing away, they find each other lost. Noah spends his time cliff-diving,and Jude believes her mom's spirit keeps destroying all her art until she makes something worthwhile. If only they could remove this distance between them. If only the could share the sun and communicate.

They're were lots of secrets in this novel -- some of them I couldn't see coming at all. Nelson wrote the story with two different points-of-views, both past and present (keep in mind that each chapter is about 100 pages long) which really helped understanding both sides. I do however believe that the mother's character and motives were not illuminated enough. But then again, do we really know our parents... 

A sad tale about the downside of having a sibling. 

8 comments:

  1. I've been considering of whether or not to pick up this book. I've heard nonstop praise for it and I'm honestly quite unsure of what it might bring. Your review, amazing, makes me want to pick this up and give it a go!

    -Megan, Books of Fascination

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    1. Yes, this was highly praised. I expected something deep right away, but it took me a few pages to get into it and enjoy it. Hope you like it.

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  2. Great review. I’m looking forward to reading this one. It sounds interesting.

    Aj @ Read All The Things!

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  3. I have had this book since last year and there are such good words for it. But, I never happen to pick it up. I feel it might be boring but your review says that it has lots of secrets...now I am considering to pick it up for sure!
    Great Review!!
    Nita@www.book-choose.com

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  4. Oh man, this is the only Jandy Nelson book I've read but I'll Give You the Sun is one hands down one of the best books I've read this year!! I loved everything about this book and am glad to see you enjoyed it too :) Nice review!

    Zareena @ The Slanted Bookshelf

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    1. Thank you Zareena. Hope you get to read The Sky is Everywhere :)

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