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I genuinely cared for Connelly and detested anyone who hurt her. Ultimately, she must make difficult choices in order to survive. Please understand that this story is a heavy hitter; it is not for the faint of heart. Intense and graphic, it feels like a nightmare that won't seem to end at some points. Well written with much heart, The Beautiful-Ugly is worth the investment. Just to be sure to hang on. Oct 24, Sarah rated it liked it. This series was about a girl whose life went from bad to worse. Expect death, abuse, rape, illegal drugs, and a whole lot of unfairness.
If you like books like that, you'll probably like this. Nov 27, Ally rated it really liked it Shelves: I won a copy from Goodreads First Reads. I really hate abandoning books. I have a really good reason why I should abandon this one.
No, it is not because it is long. No, it is more about the content. I should had gotten a rating for this.
Actually, it is pretty darn dark, so it is even further down. There is this child molestation scene and a lot of I'm not I won a copy from Goodreads First Reads. So many victims, and there is not even hope here. If there is, it is really bleak, and then the carpet gets tugged. It is so annoying, and I can't help but find it all terribly sad. I'm giving up this book, because I can't handle it emotionally. It is seriously dark. Way, way, way dark. And I'm probably not going to pick it up again.
It is really good, but readers should only read it if they can handle it. Four out of Five This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. It starts out with Connelly waking up in a mental facility with slashed wrists. She then starts recalling what lead her to this point. This book covers age Her parents died when she was 6 and her brother Eric 9.
With no other family they are taken to a temporary foster home that is completely different from what they're used to. From there they're moved to an orphanage where they are mostly kept apart, her being on the girls side and him on the boys.
They're subje book 1 What a horrible story. They're subjected to family interviews where one couple decides they want Eric but not her which I ugly cried over, who does that to siblings? She then gets her own family but they are bunch of bible thumping hypocrites. She goes especially close to they're teenage daughter Becky who knows that their family is messed up. The story itself is a cruel work of art that deserves five stars. However it in encumbered by being much too long and detailed. One needs discipline to plow through parts of it to fine the pearls.
A much shorter and faster moving story w the fault is not within ourselves, but with our stars James Snyder's haunting story of tragedy and despair of a young child kicked around by loss, fostering, abuse, homelessness, and helplessness contains a certain genius that demands determination to appreciate. A much shorter and faster moving story would make it more readable and appealing. The second shortcoming lies in an over reliance on use of the omniscient third person narrative.
As a result it is hard for the reader to feel a part of the story, while still appreciating the compelling narrative. I recommend it for those with a stomach for trauma and willingness to hunt for the treasures hidden within. Oct 27, Nicole Storey rated it liked it. Would I recommend this trilogy to others? Would I ever read it again? No Though the story is brilliant at times when depicting life in the foster system — the highs, lows, tragedies, and small triumphs — the author tends to go off on tangents, leaving the reader wondering what the point is and if he'll ever reveal it.
I felt many of the sex scenes and constant profanity was a bit much. A lot of it was not needed and became tedious after a while. Also, he focused on many aspects of the story Would I recommend this trilogy to others? Also, he focused on many aspects of the story and left others dry and tasteless when I felt they needed to be fleshed out more.
All in all, I feel this author has tremendous talent and I will read more of his work. Certain descriptions stayed with me long after I stopped reading for the day. This was a heart-breaking story; definitely not for the faint-of-heart. Oct 29, Caroline rated it it was amazing Shelves: I won this as a First Read on Goodreads. What a fantastic book!!
From the outset the story has you gripped. I will not go into details of the plot and spoil it for anyone. The story follows Connellys life till she is in her Twenties. You feel her highs and lows as you follow her journey. This is not for the faint hearted as parts of it are very gritty and realistic. I felt myself drawn into her story and I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. I really enjoyed the style of writing that James has used. This book shows a part of society I have no dealings with and is an eye opener. I am looking forward to reading more of James's work Sep 17, Julie Powell rated it really liked it.
Yes, a disturbing read but then life does have its raw edges, especially when a child is at the mercy of a flawed society What does happen when a child is orphaned? What measures are in place to keep them safe?
Does anyone listen to them or understand how they feel? This book gives possible and depressing answers. This is about a harrowing journey, yet it does hold out hope. It could have been a shorter read, good editing would sort that. Overall, a worthy book and ce Yes, a disturbing read but then life does have its raw edges, especially when a child is at the mercy of a flawed society Overall, a worthy book and certainly thought-provoking. Jul 13, Patricia rated it it was amazing Shelves: When the parents of Connelly and Eric are killed in a car accident, they find themselves caught up in government agencies.
Brilliantly written I felt as though I could understand their fright and helplessness. I loved descriptions of Connelly's ability to create art. Nov 17, Rebask rated it it was amazing Shelves: I had to search through my past emails to and from the author to find notes to be able to make an accurate review and still, this feeble attempt will never do his book justice. I finished this book in June of last year and was not at that time able to give a proper review due to personal life circumstances This is a beautiful, sweeping saga told of what happened to a young girl whose parents died suddenly.
While beginning at age six-teen, the author goes back into her life to give us the hist I had to search through my past emails to and from the author to find notes to be able to make an accurate review and still, this feeble attempt will never do his book justice. While beginning at age six-teen, the author goes back into her life to give us the history of what transpired to her to put her in the state she awoke in at the beginning of the book and does so in ways totally befitting the tale.
If you've read the book you'll well remember the near-neath-scene at the creek - and if you haven't - watch for that piece - Sheer poetry, or perhaps Music, in verse. This book deserves to be re-read multiple times, as all great novels do, to more fully comprehend the entire situation described here-in. The book had originally been in three parts - I read the entire trilogy at once, my preferred way to read a saga of any type as I fully dislike the suspense, or 'waiting' for the next part to become available.
I have no complaints about it's length - there was a LOT that happened to this girl, and yes, the book introduces other family members as well. I feel that perhaps the complainants were not accustomed to reading such a work of art in literary form as this is. Snyder's books he is pleased to answer them. He won't tell you in advance what IS going to happen, as you read, but he will certainly discuss his books in email - a trait that I found to be quiet beautiful in it's own right. I can't, or won't, give the details that he explained to me but you are welcome to ask him your own questions.
This book is, by far, the longest, and perhaps not the best in comparison only to his other works, but good enough for me to give it five stars. Heart wrenching, awe inspiring!
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I simply loved this book! It was so well written, the story so intricately woven. The trials and tribulations of this young girl tugged at my heartstrings as I was drawn, ever more deeply, into her life. The author expertly painted her thoughts, feelings, and experiences onto the canvas that is this book. I think this book is a very important work about a real-life situation. To me, it eloquently serves to raise the consciousness of an all-too-frequently occurring s Heart wrenching, awe inspiring! To me, it eloquently serves to raise the consciousness of an all-too-frequently occurring social issue.
It brings to light the existence of the needless suffering of young children. It exemplifies exactly how we, as a society, fail our innocent children. Importantly, this book sheds light on how mental illness can be borne of happenstance. The author tells the story in such a poignant, dead-on way that the reader understands exactly how AND why psychological issues often present themselves.
Lastly, I would like to state that this book is a work of art. The rich hues, the stark reality brought to fruition by this talented author mirrored that created by Connelly. I plan to seek out other works by James Snyder. First, I shall read his bio--I'm curious and intrigued to know about him. Because his book affected me so profoundly, I can say that I would like him very much. Apr 10, Kelly Pinella rated it really liked it. Connelly Pierce trusts the wrong people and eventually turns to drugs while she's on the run.
The girl is lost in hurt, unable to move through the process of grieving and forgiving. The book is super long, but I was determined to see what happens to the girl who stumbles around from one bad encounter to another in a cruel world. Connelly is a girl who isn't satisfied in life; she's mad at life and greatly disappointed that she's been separated from her only brother and bitter that her parents ar Connelly Pierce trusts the wrong people and eventually turns to drugs while she's on the run.
Connelly is a girl who isn't satisfied in life; she's mad at life and greatly disappointed that she's been separated from her only brother and bitter that her parents are dead. People take advantage of her as a child, and she doesn't know how to get over it. When she becomes a teenager, she looks for happiness in all the wrong places, drifting along wherever the current takes her. The long term hurt she carries around with her is her own fault, but the adults who harm her have caused deep wounds.
James Snyder takes a tragic tale of a lonely girl who is hurt and confused, and he describes it very well. Nov 16, Linz Bassett rated it it was ok Shelves: The first portion of the book had me hooked. It was dark and morbid and there were a lot of twists and turns. Unfortunately as the book went on I felt like the events got more and more ridiculous.
If this had ended when Connelly left for Texas it would have been fine. Beautifully Ugly People Series. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia.
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His July 31st, , began as a sidenote or ode to a year-old mother who had to give away her first and only child. Next, Michael was then moved into adoption by a beautiful young couple, and a new mother that is an award winning English teacher. As Michael Beckford began to promote Speak Up! Poetry his parents helped to influence some of his collegiate decisions while he attended FAMU. While attending FAMU, for a brief season, Michael Beckford took some time off from the book circuit, and expanded upon his knowledge through college, and continued his craft of writing.