Book Review 100
Name Of The Book : One
Author : Sarah Crossan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Year : 2015
Category : Fiction
Review :
Grace and Tippi are twins – conjoined twins. And their lives are about to change. No longer able to afford homeschooling, they must venture into the world – a world of stares, sneers and cruelty. Will they find more than that at school? Can they find real friends? And what about love? But what neither Grace or Tippi realises is that a heart-wrenching decision lies ahead. A decision that could tear them apart. One that will change their lives even more than they ever imagined…
When I first picked up this book, I had no clue what it was about. When I read the blurb, I was excited to read it as I had never read a book with the protagonists being conjoined twin sisters. Grace and Tippi cannot lead a normal life as they are conjoined twins. I think this book captures perfectly, the dilemmas and the physical and psychological issues they face. Their friendships and relationships with those around them are extremely complex. The nuances of their complex relationship with each other, is portrayed beautifully. Sarah Crossan has written this book in the form of a lyrical prose and has done a great job. Through minimal words and sentences, the author has composed an excellent work of art. It contains so many emotions and we cannot help but feel what Grace and Tippi feel. It provides an excellent insight into the lives of conjoined twins and their identity crises. The cover design is also exquisite and merges well with the theme of the book. It is an emotional and touching book which I think most of you will enjoy reading.
Rating : 4.5/5
Name Of The Book : One
Author : Sarah Crossan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Year : 2015
Category : Fiction
Review :
Grace and Tippi are twins – conjoined twins. And their lives are about to change. No longer able to afford homeschooling, they must venture into the world – a world of stares, sneers and cruelty. Will they find more than that at school? Can they find real friends? And what about love? But what neither Grace or Tippi realises is that a heart-wrenching decision lies ahead. A decision that could tear them apart. One that will change their lives even more than they ever imagined…
When I first picked up this book, I had no clue what it was about. When I read the blurb, I was excited to read it as I had never read a book with the protagonists being conjoined twin sisters. Grace and Tippi cannot lead a normal life as they are conjoined twins. I think this book captures perfectly, the dilemmas and the physical and psychological issues they face. Their friendships and relationships with those around them are extremely complex. The nuances of their complex relationship with each other, is portrayed beautifully. Sarah Crossan has written this book in the form of a lyrical prose and has done a great job. Through minimal words and sentences, the author has composed an excellent work of art. It contains so many emotions and we cannot help but feel what Grace and Tippi feel. It provides an excellent insight into the lives of conjoined twins and their identity crises. The cover design is also exquisite and merges well with the theme of the book. It is an emotional and touching book which I think most of you will enjoy reading.
Rating : 4.5/5