In fact, I just finished reading this award-winning novel a scant twenty minutes ago. When my twelve-year-old daughter asked me, "So, did you like your book?" I simply asked for more time to contemplate my position.
My initial feelings upon completion are:
-The characterization and descriptive language was spot on, for my liking.
-I was quite taken with the development toward the climax, but I was quite let down by the resolution of said climax.
-The last few chapters seemed to rush into an expected spectacular finale; however, at the end, I was left with a deep feeling of disappointment.
With all this in mind, I am pretty certain that I still enjoyed reading this novel, despite its lackluster ending. In time, and with further reflection, I believe I may even find some deeper meaning in the ending Lowery wrote.
