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A Certain Slant of Light
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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780618585328
Edition: 1
ISBN: 061858532X
Label: Graphia
Manufacturer: Graphia
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: September 21, 2005
Publisher: Graphia
Reading Level: Young Adult
Studio: Graphia
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Editorial Review:
In the class of the high school English teacher she has been haunting, Helen feels them: for the first time in 130 years, human eyes are looking at her. They belong to a boy, a boy who has not seemed remarkable until now. And Helen—terrified, but intrigued—is drawn to him. The fact that he is in a body and she is not presents this unlikely couple with their first challenge. But as the lovers struggle to find a way to be together, they begin to discover the secrets of their former lives and of the young people they come to possess.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - The Light and The Quick and The Lucky to read it.
I've spent the last week in a lovely stupor while reading this book. The author takes the reader, along with Helen, James, Billy & Jenny, from the lightest gossamer of an idea to feeling the weight of the world (current, past and next) in complicated turns but never loses the simple thread. Amazing. Tagged as "Young Adult" A Certain Slant of Light is absolutely worthy of adult readership...and those who pick it up will ponder how their own form moves through the world and the other souls around ... Read More
Rating: - A very powerful story... will grab you 'till the end
I agree with other reviewers that this book is a little strong for the younger readers. I'm 28yo and I really enjoyed the book.
It's the love story of 2 souls who wonder the world attaching themselves to living human "hosts" and being their companions. Helen is one of those souls and one day discovers that a human boy can see her and she's intrigued. The bhuman boy is being inhabitated by another soul just like her and they fall in love, then he helps her find a body of her own so they can ... Read More
Rating: - WOW!!!
This was a really good book, i couldn't put it down! The story line was very unique, i've never read anything quite like it. I loved the author's writing style, she has a way of writing that kept me riveted through the whole book, there was never a dull or slow part. I will say however, that i wouldn't recommend this book for teenagers, in fact, i'm kind of surprised that it is marketed as a ya book. Not only is there some sexual situations and vulgar language, but it just doesn't seem like a book that ... Read More
Rating:  - Oh man
Firstly people need to get over the language and the sex. If you don't want your children seeing this than you need to also take away their televisions and lock them up so that they can't speak to anyone their age. My sister is eleven years old and she hears about sex all the time, you can't blame an author for reflecting the times. It's going to happen. And the religion factor was what it was. Get away from the little things. Your petty. Enjoy the novel.
Although it was a little slow, the novel ... Read More
Rating:  - Nice Read.
This book was very interesting. I liked the author's writing style and the story held so much promise. I was riveted in the beginning but the story lost its fluidity midway. I felt that the characters and the romance between Helen and James were somewhat underdeveloped. It was a good read but I think it could've been better. Hopefully, Laura Whitcomb's sophomore effort will be a much better one.
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