NOVEMBER FEATURE #1: Boneshaker by Cherie Priest

[Vermontcozy]

vtcozy.wrote:.Good to read Cherie is getting :Good Press Here,I know how much you enjoyed the book.Emailed too my daughters boyfriend and My Nephew..Thanks for the recommendation...

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pen21 wrote:

Melhay,

Very good analysis of the book. Lots of good points.

Good to see that you liked the immediate family and extended family relationships.

When I have been asked about the book, that is the first thing I think of.

pen21

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[Melhay]

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pen21 wrote:

Melhay,

Very good analysis of the book. Lots of good points.

Good to see that you liked the immediate family and extended family relationships.

When I have been asked about the book, that is the first thing I think of.

pen21

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I have to say the same thing.  The one thing that sticks with me since reading the book is the family relationships.  I really liked how she wrote them and how it all fits together.

[dalnewt]

The characterization of Briar really captured a parent's dilemma which revolves around the dual, sometimes conflicting, prerogatives to protect your child while giving them enough breathing room to grow. Briar's situation is further complicated by her inability to tell her child about his father because she wants to save him from some of the shame/guilt which she carries as the result of marrying Leviticus Blue. Her terse and raw-born characterization contrasted against her complete disregard for her own safety in a desperate attempt to rescue her child from the walled city is an excellent example of selfless, unconditional love.  And, her later realization that her boy could not and should not be protected from an inescapable truth about his father was an excellent ending salvo.