Review: Glimpse

Glimpse by Carol Lynch Williams

Summary: Just a year apart, the Chapman girls were as close as sisters could be. Hope could always count on Lizzie, and Lizzie could always count on Hope – always.

But even sisters have secrets. Big secrets. And if Lizzie has her way, she’ll take the biggest secret of all to her grave.

With Lizzie in lockdown, can Hope discover the truth and save her sister, or is it already too late?

My Thoughts: I was quite surprised when I flipped through this book to see it’s all written in verse (poetry style). And, honestly, I groaned. I’m not a big fan of poetry. I think my main problem with it is that I believe in the rules that go with our use of English – grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. They all serve a purpose. As such, it can be hard for me to operate outside these rules. Not for lack of trying, just it slows me down SIGNIFICANTLY. Usually.

While written as poetry, this book flows like a typical novel, you know, written in prose. And the poetry actually serves this book VERY well. I was very impressed by how well it worked to communicate tone, hidden meanings, and emotion. I think it was far more effective than any prose would’ve been. I am in awe. Pure, complete awe! This, indeed is an amazing work of art. And this, my friends, is why I give it 5 stars. It is fantastic.

The plot, it was good. Shocking, and good. But, I was able to figure out the “big secret” quite early in the book. I’m guessing most adults could. But, given that this is a book for younger readers, I think the big reveal just might shock their socks off. At least, I hope there are youngsters out there who are still innocent enough to not figure it out – at least not until closer to the actual revelation occurs in the story.

The end is not satisfying, in my opinion. I want to know more. What happens to the girls? What about their mother? These questions, however, aren’t enough to make me penalize this book’s rating. Normally, I would, but this was so artfully done. So unique and so amazing just in how it was written that I think it deserves a full 5 stars.

My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Source: Received through Around The World Tours for review.

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