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Dear Lizzie (2014)

by Annie Lyons(Favorite Author)

4.09 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Carina UK

review 1: Another wonderful book by the clever Ms Lyons. This was quite different from Not Quite Perfect, more serious and heartfelt but really showed how versatile this author is. You start off believing one thing and by the end everything has been turned on its head.I wasn't too sure about Lizzie at first and I felt a bit impatient with her but by the middle of the book I was completely won over and loved her new found freedom. The letters from her sister were completely believable and the way she addresses Lizzie made their relationship utterly believable. The twist in the book is really clever and, despite priding myself on being able to spot a storyline early on, I didn't really see this one coming until it was upon me. This again shows the skill of this author. The characters ... morewere all well drawn and I finished the last half of the book in pretty much a day as I couldn't put it down. It's perfect holiday reading and a bit of me wishes I'd kept it for going on holiday but another bit of me it so pleased to have read it that I'm just going to look forward to the next offering from the pen of Annie Lyons.
review 2: What a beautiful tale of love this book is. From the very start to the very end you are captivated and cannot get enough of darling Lizzie and her recently deceased sisters Bea's letters. The concept of the letters was brilliant and worked perfectly alongside a heart and family so consumed with grief. I found it all to be utterly devastating and needing to remind myself that it was fiction. The plot is so unbelievably deep and at times overwhelming. It throws unexpected bombshells at you at the most random times and has you hoping with all your heart for a positive way out for Lizzie.The characters are all perfectly balanced to bring good and bad with them. Lizzie was the most loveliest part of the book for me. Her story was heartbreaking, but it was so good to see her blossom and fight out of her shell. I adored Sammy, he was a typical boisterous ten year old who craved fun, happiness and to be loved. It was heartbreaking seeing him so lost after the death of his mother. Lizzie's boss and landlady, Mrs Nussbaum is a crank. She's a wise old bird with plenty of love for Lizzie and she made me giggle with her mix of English/German Dialogue.Annie Lyons has proven to be a skilled and extremely talented writer with this book, it truly is something special. She hits on so many emotions all at once that you honestly don't know if you are coming or going. I recommend this book to any reader of any age of any gender. You will all find something in this read to connect with. Whether it be love, grief or healing. It is truly a wonderful read. less

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