The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
ISBN-10
2808017642
ISBN-13
9782808017640
Category
Study Aids
Pages
20
Language
English
Published
2019-04-03
Publisher
BrightSummaries.com
Author
Bright Summaries

Description

Unlock the more straightforward side of The Lovely Bones with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold, a thought-provoking novel about death and the ways we cope with grief. It is narrated by Susie Salmon, a 14-year-old girl who has been murdered and is watching over her family from the afterlife. As her friends and younger siblings grow up, experiencing aspects of life that she never had the chance to explore while she was alive, Susie tries to live on vicariously through them, even as her father becomes obsessed with finding her killer. The Lovely Bones is Alice Sebold’s debut novel, and remains her best-known work. It was adapted for the screen by the director Peter Jackson in 2009. Find out everything you need to know about The Lovely Bones in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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