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Come See About Me (2012)

by C.K. Kelly Martin(Favorite Author)

3.42 of 5 Votes: 5

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review 1: Let me start out by saying I love C.K. Kelly Martin. I've read a couple of her books and they just blew me away. That being said, this just wasn't one of them for me. I had quite a bit of trouble getting into this one. To be perfectly honest, I didn't finish it, and I'll try to explain why.First of all, I've read quite a few books about people experiencing loss... and I have experienced loss myself through the death of a loved one. So I know how it can be. But there were times I felt that Leah's reactions were just a little too much. I can understand people "checking out" from the world to an extent, but the length to which Leah did it was a little over the top to me. A part of me understood it, thinking this is probably what would happen to someone if they lived a... morelone and had no one coming and forcing them up out of bed, out of the house, etc. But she did have that, somewhat. Her parents come up to help her and she lies to them. But the part I found unrealistic was that someone knows they're about the get kicked out of a place for lack of payment, etc... and that doesn't wake them up just a little bit?Aside from that, I just wasn't that enamored with the characters. And when they were together, it wasn't as attractive as I wanted it to be. Their reactions to certain events were just not what I would expect or think is right. She might have an excuse, but to me, he didn't. I can't say much more than that without ruining it for those wanting to read the book.Finally, I have to say that way, way, way too much time was spent flashing back and explaining what happened prior to her boyfriend's death. Half the story was about that and I just felt the story wasn't doing much at all to progress forward. It grew cumbersome after a while and I kept wanting for things to happen, to move along, to grow and expand and for Leah to move beyond it. I know the author didn't show some of this, of course, otherwise the reader wouldn't understand the magnititude of his death and its impact on Leah, but at the same time, it made the story hard to read, like slogging through molasses and never getting anywhere.Bottom line, this book just didn't work for me, but I will be reading this author again because I love her writing. I already have another book of hers waiting to be read right now. And am looking forward to it.
review 2: Wow...this was an emotional story. My heart broke for Leah. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose someone you love in such a devastating way. She was lost without Bastian. Then she meets Liam and she starts to allow herself to heal. While their relationship certainly had it's obstacles, I really liked them as a couple. I also love that the author made it clear that while Leah was moving on, she never lost her memories of Bastian. I'd definitely recommend this one. It is a bit sad, but the story is about healing, love, and self discovery. This was the first book I've read by this author and I will definitely check out her other books. less

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