Kathy17 wrote:
This isn't a response to the question posed per se, but I just want to add that, for me, the familial relationships (or lack thereof) were the weakest part of the book for me. It's just way too convenient that Nora's dad is dead and that her mother is never around. What kind of teen is afforded the freedom to galavant around at all hours of the day and night like Nora is? And the housekeeper that was introduced to explain away that situation at the beginning--where exactly is she later in the book? I know this is fiction and I should suspend imagination (which I did for the supernatural parts just fine) but when you add realistic aspects to such a story, I think they should actually be realistic.
Wanted to add something to this:
Although it is a reality for many teenagers, after reading so many books that have the same formula; either an orphan child, or absent parents, it sort of lowers my interest to some level. if there is no new twist to this old tale, I would rather read something that has happily married, or happily divorced parents in it, with hoards of siblings.
