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Dead Time by Anne Cassidy

August 19, 2016
By RachelPOV. BRONZE, London, New York
RachelPOV. BRONZE, London, New York
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Favorite Quote:
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations


"Rose looked at the blood on her arm". This is the opening sentence of this mysterious grim book, you would think the opening sentence gives all away.

But I'll let you know now, it doesn't.

This book creates suspense every page you read, you wonder what will happen next, as everything is like a jigsaw puzzle, as a reader you're hooked to solve the mysteries as well as the characters are. 

Rose, a misunderstood character who is labelled as heartless and stuck up; she may be at times but her experiences which are explained throughout the book, e.g. the sudden disappearance of her mum and boyfriend, hard time at school etc. This allows the reader to empathise as to why Rose acts the way she does. Various murders occur throughout the book, it proves.

No one is safe...

The strong imagery in this book, allows you to create your own story in your head while still connecting to what the author has written.

We see the tension between characters grow throughout the book, the fall and growth between relationships are clearly present.

The situations that occur make you question your actions, if you were in the same situation as the characters, for example; what would you do if you witnessed a cold murder? Discovered your parent's disappearance further? 

I recommend this book as you'll feel captivated and gripped to the story and characters throughout.


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on Aug. 26 2016 at 2:35 pm
RachelPOV. BRONZE, London, New York
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Favorite Quote:
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations

It's very interesting, check out her other books as well. Thanks :)

Agrata BRONZE said...
on Aug. 25 2016 at 9:09 pm
Agrata BRONZE, Lalitpur, Other
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Sounds interesting. I must check it out some day.

on Aug. 25 2016 at 7:33 am
RachelPOV. BRONZE, London, New York
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Favorite Quote:
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations

Yeah the ending is very suspenseful, definitely a good choice to read. Thank you

on Aug. 24 2016 at 6:20 pm
M501athletic GOLD, USA, Other
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Favorite Quote:
It is never too late to have a new dream- C.S. Lewis

Sounds like a great plot! I like suspenseful stories like that, might have to check it out. Great job on the review!

on Aug. 24 2016 at 4:55 pm
Katyaini SILVER, Greater Noida, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Life is like a chocolate covered chilly....

Some succeed because they're destined to;
Most succeed because they're determined too

no problemo...

on Aug. 24 2016 at 4:30 pm
RachelPOV. BRONZE, London, New York
4 articles 0 photos 20 comments

Favorite Quote:
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations

yeah sometimes they can be prolonged, this one is interesting though thanks :)

on Aug. 24 2016 at 4:03 pm
Katyaini SILVER, Greater Noida, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Life is like a chocolate covered chilly....

Some succeed because they're destined to;
Most succeed because they're determined too

hmm, left mysteries a long time back but would love to read this one

HammadWaseem said...
on Aug. 23 2016 at 3:22 pm
HammadWaseem, Lahore, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Be proud of who you are.
-Eminem

You can't see me
-John Cena

Ooh, somebody stop me!
-Mask

awesome work, good job. :)