So I'll try to post a few things every month... and all these book reviews I'll be posting are one's from another blog I participated in during the summer :)
“It's a soft-sounding word, 'never,' but its velvety timbre can't hide its sharp edges...Never pressed down on him. It grabbed him by the neck and shook him. He sucked in a deep breath, sucked in all that never and started to sneeze. Never filled his nose, his eyes, his soaking fur.”
To start my summer reading off, I chose something simple. I've heard many reviews praising this "heartwarming book". Boy was I surprised when I began reading it...
The cover of this book shows a sweet old dog and his two kitten friends. You may immediately think, "Aww, poor animals! They seem so tired and bored." STOP with those biased conclusions. The Underneath, however childish it may seem, is one of the most moving books I've ever read.
The Underneath is the place under the porch. It serves as a refuge for the cat family (Puck, Sabine and Mom) and their dog friend, Ranger. To venture from The Underneath is dangerous because of Gar Face, Ranger's owner and ex-hunting partner. When Puck and his mother by Gar Face, loyalty and trust are put to the test. Sabine must keep hidden from Gar Face while finding ways to feed herself and the chained Ranger, not knowing if she'll ever see her brother and mother again.
"The chapters are short, which sets up a fast-paced rhythm to the book. Chapters shift back and forth between the characters and in time. This adds anticipation and intrigue as the various sub-plots build. The histories of the ancient characters of a snake and an alligator are told in flashbacks.
The main characters seem disconnected as their stories are presented. Though most are oblivious to one another, their lives intersect at one place in one point in time in the plot's
climax. The build-up is intense, making the book a real page-turner."
I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who's looking for a twisty, unpredictable plot and a whole lot of love. The Underneath is a much needed break from all the deja-vu vampire VS werewolf love stories. It tells the beautiful, heart-wrenching story you want with the true definition of love and loyalty. An easy 10/10!!! :D
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